Ootori (2009)
Ootori Kazuki (Hitoshi Ozawa), acting wakagashira of the Sakuragi-gumi, accepts his own expulsion to negotiate peace with the rival Sogo-gumi over territory rights. Backed by the nationwide Tenchi-kai, his goal is to protect his family. But it’s all in vain—Tenchi-kai’s ten elite members launch a full-scale attack, crushing the Sakuragi-gumi in his absence. Ootori arrives too late. The Sakuragi residence burns, and before the charred remains of his kin, a phoenix rises from the flames.
Director: Hiroyuki Tsuji
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Hitoshi Ozawa as |
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Shū Ehara as |
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Ryujin Suzuki as |
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Takeshi Ōnishi as |
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Kenji Morinaga as |
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Naoya Makoto as |
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Kazuyoshi Ozawa as |
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Koichi Miura as |
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Koji Sueyoshi as |
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Manzo Shinra as |
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Minori Terada as |
| Writing | Hiroyuki Tsuji | Writer |
| Directing | Hiroyuki Tsuji | Director |