Mito Komons Journey to Ezo

Daiei Film Companys three biggest stars shine in this exciting story about ViceShogun Mito Komons journey to the land of the Ainu As the shoguns uncle Lord Mito traveled about the nation seeking to make sure that corruption and injustice did not go unpunished Traveling together with his two faithful bodyguards Kaku and Suke they board ship for a voyage to the far northern island of Ezo modern day Hokkaido where the indigenous people called Ainu live Somewhat like American Indians the Ainu had their own culture which had not been subjugated by the Matsumae clan rulers of the vast island A revolt is brewing within the leadership of the Ainu which threatens to destroy their peaceful lives The elder lord and his retinue are the only ones who can stop this reign of terror