Samurai Marathon - I Sicari Dello Shogun -

The film is inspired by the , a real 30km race held in 1855 by the lord of the Annaka domain. At a time when Western powers—specifically Commodore Matthew Perry and the Americans—were first arriving on Japanese shores, Lord Itakura Katsuakira sought to harden his "lazy" samurai for potential conflict. This historic race is still celebrated today in the city of Annaka. Plot & Conflict The narrative centers on a high-stakes misunderstanding:

Jinnai Karasawa ( Takeru Satoh ), a ninja spy living undercover, mistakenly reports the mobilization as an act of rebellion to the Shogun. Samurai Marathon - I sicari dello Shogun

The film features an "ethereal" and propulsive soundtrack by legendary composer Philip Glass, which provides a modern, rhythmic pulse to the traditional setting. The film is inspired by the , a