15) Sword of the Stranger (2007)
Masahiro Ando directed Sword of the Stranger, which was released in 2007. The story follows Kotaro, a young boy fleeing from Chinese soldiers, and Nanashi, a wandering samurai with no master. Nanashi agrees to protect Kotaro as they face relentless enemies and brutal battles. Nanashi’s past haunts him, and his struggle to protect Kotaro forces him to confront it. The action scenes are fast and intense, with sword fights that feel sharp and realistic. The bond between the boy and the samurai gives the story heart. Its combination of action and emotion deserved more attention from the Oscars.
Edited by Sugnik Mondal
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