Ichi

Following the footsteps of the blind masseur and swordsman Zatoichi comes Ichi, a woman and a daughter who travels the land as a 'goze' or visually impaired woman who plays the traditional three-stringed shamisen. This woman, however, has a hidden talent. She not only has the command of a lightning-fast blade, but also uses it in terms of justice and a quest for her long-lost father. Matching her skill is a man whose swordsmanship is only bested by his internal inhibition. ??aghaemiAwards: 1 nominationWorldwide Gross: $4,382,564Soundtrack: Will (Lyrics by Natsumi Kobayashi)Fumihiko SoriHaruka Ayase, Shidô Nakamura, Yôsuke Kubozuka2008-10-25 (Japan)tt1060256