Zatoichi
(2003)
Directed by Takeshi Kitano
Running Time: 116 minutes
Genre: Action, Comedy, Drama
Zatoichi is a 19th century blind nomad who makes his living as a gambler and masseur.
However, behind this humble facade, he is a master swordsman gifted with a lightning-fast draw and breathtaking precision.
While wandering, Zatoichi discovers a remote mountain village at the mercy of Ginzo, a ruthless gang-leader.
Ginzo disposes of anyone who gets in his way, especially after hiring the mighty samurai ronin, Hattori, as a bodyguard.
After a raucous night of gambling in town, Zatoichi encoutners a pair of geishas --as dangerous as they are beautiful-- who've come to avenge their parents' murder.
As the paths of these and other colorful characters intertwine, Ginzo's henchmen are soon after Zatoichi. With his legendary cane sword at his side, the stage is set for a riveting showdown.
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Dogville
(2003)
Directed by Lars von Trier
Running Time: 177 minutes
Genre: Drama, Thriller
The beautiful fugitive, Grace (Nicole Kidman), arrives in the isolated township of Dogville on the run from a team of gangsters.
With some encouragement from Tom (Paul Bettany), the self-appointed town spokesman, the little community agrees to hide her and in return, Grace agrees to work for them.
However, when a search sets in, the people of Dogville demand a better deal in exchange for the risk of harbouring poor Grace and she learns the hard way that in this town, goodness is relative.
But Grace has a secret and it is a dangerous one. Dogville may regret it ever began to bare its teeth...
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