Backward Flow (1924)

Nanjo Mikisaburo is a young samurai trying to restore his ruined family to its past glory. Enduring the contempt and disdain of high-ranking samurai, Mikisaburo devotes himself to the way of the warrior, mastering the literary and martial arts. His master Kurahashi Jupeita's daughter Misao feels for Mikisahuro who maintains his pride in the face of the arrogant samurai's scorn. She sympathizes with and encourages him. However this sympathy ignites a passionate love for her in Mikisaburo.

Released

1924-09-26

Genres

Drama

Runtime

28 min

Status

Released

Directed / written by

Buntarō Futagawa, Rokuhei Susukita

TMDB rating

5.8/10 from 4 votes