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Killing, also known by its Japanese title Zan, is a 2018 Japanese film directed by Shinya Tsukamoto. Set during the late Edo period, it follows Tsuzuki, a young swordsman who has not yet experienced battle, as social unrest and approaching violence challenge his intentions. The film treats samurai conflict as a psychological and moral problem, focusing on fear, poverty, loyalty, and the consequences of killing rather than presenting combat only as spectacle.
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What is Killing about?
Shinya Tsukamoto's 2018 film follows Mokunoshin Tsuzuki, a young masterless samurai helping farmers in a village during the late Edo period. His attempt to avoid violence is shattered when armed conflict forces him to confront what killing means.
Who stars in Killing?
The film stars Sosuke Ikematsu as Tsuzuki, along with Yu Aoi and Tatsuya Nakamura. Tsukamoto also appears in the cast and wrote, directed, and produced the film.
How long is Shinya Tsukamoto's Killing?
Killing has a runtime of about 80 minutes. It was selected for the main competition at the 75th Venice International Film Festival in 2018.
Is Killing a conventional samurai action movie?
Not really. Its focus is psychological and moral rather than heroic swordplay, using a young ronin's fear and hesitation to question the violence associated with samurai cinema.
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