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The Life of Bangaku (2002)

TV Series 55 min

Drama

Master swordsman Bangaku Ajigawa is a Ronin with an honest heart, and hates deception. With no family or money, he lives by his own rules. Bangaku’s one treasure and reason to live is his master sword, Hekimitsuhira. But because of it, people around him regularly lie and deceive him. This light-hearted samurai drama follows the comedic life of Bengaku. Produced by Eizou Kyoto, this drama is to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Director Kon Ichikawa.

Kon Ichikawa Director Tomohiko Yamashita Director

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Quick facts

Released
March 5, 2002
Runtime
55 min
IMDb
tt28275502
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Studio
Eizo Kyoto Film Co.,

Cast

Koji Yakusho Koji Yakusho Ajigawa Bantake Satoko Takemoto Satoko Takemoto Yayoi Kaori Momoi Kaori Momoi Renji Ishibashi Renji Ishibashi Jun Kunimura Jun Kunimura Kenjiro Nashimoto Kenjiro Nashimoto Yuriko Hirooka Yuriko Hirooka

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Life of Bangaku about?
Master swordsman Bangaku Ajigawa is a Ronin with an honest heart, and hates deception. With no family or money, he lives by his own rules. Bangaku’s one treasure and reason to live is his master sword, Hekimitsuhira. But because of it, people around him regularly lie and deceive him. This light-hearted samurai drama follows the comedic life of Bengaku. Produced by Eizou Kyoto, this drama is to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Director Kon Ichikawa.
Who created The Life of Bangaku?
The Life of Bangaku was created by Kon Ichikawa, Tomohiko Yamashita.
Who stars in The Life of Bangaku?
The Life of Bangaku stars Koji Yakusho, Satoko Takemoto, Kaori Momoi, Renji Ishibashi.
When was The Life of Bangaku released?
The Life of Bangaku is a 2002 drama series.
Where can I watch The Life of Bangaku?
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