Runin: Banished (2004)

6.5/10 149 min

Overview

In 1838, the prisoners on Hachijo Island represent the furthest extreme of Japanese society. Instead of execution, they have been forced to eke out a dismal existence on the island, without help or support of any kind from those back on the main four islands.

Cast

Keiko Matsuzaka

Jinpachi Nezu

Eiji Okuda

Mayu Ozawa

Masahiko Shimada

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