A kabuki actor's revenge saga ends in 52 minutes of pure theatrical chaos.
The final, third part of an entertaining historical drama depicting the eventful story of the revenge of an actor with a strange fate, with a variety of characters and exciting developments.
Acting
Chiyonosuke Azuma's gender-fluid stage presence steals every frame.
Costume
Kabuki theatricality collides with samurai practicality.
Director
Toshikazu Kono
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Jidaigeki films like this kept kabuki theatrical traditions alive for postwar audiences craving escapism.
This rushed conclusion came after the first two parts underperformed, forcing director Kono to wrap Yukinojo's saga prematurely.
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