Where to Watch Sword of Desperation

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We've listed a number of streaming and cable services - including rental, purchase, and subscription alternatives - along with the availability of 'Sword of Desperation' on each platform when they are available. Now, before we get into the fundamentals of how you can watch 'Sword of Desperation' right now, here are some specifics about the Excellent Film, TV Asahi, Pony Canyon, Toei Company, Sankei Shimbun, K DASH action flick.

Released , 'Sword of Desperation' stars Etsushi Toyokawa, Chizuru Ikewaki, Koji Kikkawa, Tsumami Edamame The movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 54 min, and received a user score of 68 (out of 100) on TMDb, which collated reviews from 28 knowledgeable users.

Curious to know what the movie's about? Here's the plot: "A talented but troubled Edo Period swordsman, Kanemi Sanzaemon. Three years earlier, Kanemi killed a woman, Renko, the corrupt mistress of the powerful daimyo Tabu Ukyou. Unexpectedly, Kanemi received a lenient sentence for his crime and is allowed to return to his clan after only one year of imprisonment. Following his return, Kanemi is faced with the death of his wife, Mutsue. Thereafter, Kanemi lives with and cares for his wife's niece, Satoo, who has secret affections for Kanemi and expresses them by helping change his bleak outlook on life. Meanwhile, Kanemi's develops his unique "bird-catching" sword technique which he will soon put to test in battle for the first time against the fearsome swordsman, Hayatonosho Obiya."

'Sword of Desperation' is currently available to rent, purchase, or stream via subscription on Fandango At Home, Apple TV, Amazon Video, FlixHouse, Midnight Pulp, and Tubi TV .