Ichi is a blind entertainer that travels the countryside with her traditional Japanese guitar and walking stick. She’s in search for the kind man that brought her up as a child, but because of her beauty she encounters problems every step of the way. Fortunately for Ichi, she is also a gifted swordswoman and carries a lethal blade within her walking stick.
Acting
Haruka Ayase sells blindness with zero vanity—then explodes into lethal grace.
Practical Effects
The sword-cane choreography makes every kill feel earned, not gratuitous.
Cinematography
Snow-blind whites and arterial reds—every frame looks like a woodblock print.
Director
Fumihiko Sori
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
JP
