Destiny's Son
In Edo-period Japan, Shingo is born the son of an assassin who was executed for murdering her lord’s concubine. Decades later, his adoptive family is massacred for keeping the secret. Armed with an unbeatable swordfighting technique, Shingo embarks on the path of the masterless samurai in search of vengeance and a path beyond his own ignominious origins.
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Destiny's Son
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Jul 1, 1962
Runtime
1h 11m
Genres
Action, Drama, History
User Score
66%
Original Title
斬る
Production Companies
Daiei Film
Director
Kenji Misumi
Description
In Edo-period Japan, Shingo is born the son of an assassin who was executed for murdering her lord’s concubine. Decades later, his adoptive family is massacred for keeping the secret. Armed with an unbeatable swordfighting technique, Shingo embarks on the path of the masterless samurai in search of vengeance and a path beyond his own ignominious origins.
