Movie Details
Tales of Japan's Chivalrous Women Movies
Series of 5 ninkyo films starring Junko Fuji produced by Toei between 1969 and 1971.
Bloodiest Flower
Audience Score
DirectorKōsaku Yamashita
Plot
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!
