Bloodiest Flower

A dramatic captivating tale tells of widowed Tei (Junko Fuji), she has become a coalmine operator and is determined to be successful despite mining being a predominately male domain. Overcoming the natural hardships, a more serious threat to Tei and her mine, the menacing presence of rival mining gangs who sense her vulnerability... Nihon jokyo-den:ketto midarw-bana is an outstanding drama, highlighted by wonderful characterizations/performances. Yamashita's excellent direction maintains a rich emotional flow from the opening seconds to the last. Intense and bloody encounters punctuate throughout the engaging multi layered tale!

5.2

107 min

Cast

Sumiko Fuji

Ken Takakura

Masahiko Tsugawa

Michitarō Mizushima

Minoru Ōki

Bin Amatsu

Rinichi Yamamoto

Tatsuo Endō

Kunio Kaga

Kinji Nakamura

Kinya Suzuki

Yasumori Hikita

Michimaro Otabe

Asao Uchida

Kazutarō Kuni

Hiroko Sakaki

Takashi Noguchi

Mineko Maruhira

Naotsugu Uzaki

Masaharu Arikawa

Director

Kōsaku Yamashita