

Ashura (2005)
All the adventure a man can live, he lives.
2005-04-16
Japan
119 Min.
PG-13
Fantasy, Action, Horror
Overview
Adapted from the successful play, the film takes place in 19th-century Japan, where a war between demons and their slayers is fought. Izumo, a kabuki actor with a demon-slaying past, meets and falls in love with Tsubaki. However, something is not right, as mysterious marks appear on her body as time progresses. At the same time, it is announced that Ashura, the queen of all demons, will be resurrected and bring destruction to the universe.
Cast
Tsubaki
Izumo
Bizan
Jaku Abe
Nanboku Tsuruya IV
Nobuyuki Kuninari
Yachi
Magotaro
Emishi
Takiji
Hyozo
Oiran