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Ten minutes. One sword. All the goosebumps.

KIRU (2022)

Stunning fan passionKurosawa-codedGame-to-screen done RIGHT

Overview

ActionDramaHistory

A Ghost Of Tsushima Short film

Flag of USUS
Honor in deathFound brotherhoodLegacy beyond blood

Standout Aspects

Cinematography

Every frame looks stolen from a Criterion samurai classic.

Practical Effects

Real swords, real sweat, zero CGI cop-outs in ten minutes.

Direction

Stephen Ford proves fan films can outclass studio cash-grabs.

Best for:Streaming: YouTube rabbit hole at 2am when you need to feel something.·Solo: Watch alone, lights low, volume cranked to disrespectful levels.
Heads up:Violence: Brief but visceral sword combat with blood spray.
Stephen Ford

Director

Stephen Ford

ReleasedApr 19, 2022
Runtime10m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensityhigh
Tonedark
Feelheavy
Budget$3K
ASCNDR

Top Cast

Yoshi Sudarso

Yoshi Sudarso

Zedrick Restauro

Zedrick Restauro

Hana Wu

Hana Wu

James Tang

James Tang

Earl Baylon

Earl Baylon

Ask about KIRU

Opens AI chat

Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Stephen Ford crowdfunded this through sheer Twitter hustle after Sucker Punch noticed his previous work.

Cultural

Yoshi Sudarso's casting bridges Power Rangers fandom and authentic representation—rare in Hollywood's historically whitewashed samurai stories.

YouTube

KIRU | The Ghost of Tsushima Short Film

KIRU | The Ghost of Tsushima Short Film

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