Kanbei's Bargain Sale

Kanbei's Bargain Sale (1958)

November 5th, 19581h 34min

Romance, Drama
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Overview

Wandering swordsman Kanbei, parading through town with a sign that reads "Seeking fights, selling my life cheap." One day, he receives a request from the star of the daughter's kabuki, Nakamura Tsurukichi. However, unable to bear seeing a face reminiscent of his first love, he disappears as soon as the task is completed. But later, Tsurukichi returns to ask Kanbei for help once again...


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