Plot Summary
The main character, Baian Fujieda, is a dark hero who has two faces: one as a skilled acupuncturist who saves lives, and the other as a criminal who buries evil that cannot be kept alive for the sake of others. Popular writer Shotaro Ikenami's historical novel series of the same title, on which the film "BAIAN The Assassin, M.D." is based, is a blockbuster bestseller with a total of over 6 million copies in print and has been made into a timeless entertainment film many times in Japan. Many famous actors have played the role of Baian, including Ken Watanabe. The year 2023 marks the 100th anniversary of Shotaro Ikenami's birth. In the anniversary year of 2023, a new "BAIAN The Assassin, M.D." is born.
Movie Details
- Original Title
- 仕掛人・藤枝梅安2
- Status
- released
- Original Language
- ja
Where to watch free (US)
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Production Companies
Toei Studios Kyoto
Jidaigeki Senmon Channel
Aeon Entertainment
Kodansha
SKY Perfect JSAT
NTT Docomo
