五稜郭 (1988): reparto, argumento y streaming

Released in 1988, 五稜郭 is an acción, drama and historia film directed by Kōsei Saitō, running about 144 minutes.

What it’s about. After the fall of the Tokugawa Shogunate, there was a series of battles fought while the former supporters of the Tokugawa shogunate retreated to the north where they actually started a sovereign nation that was recognized by more than one European country. Survivors of the Shinsengumi were among the followers of Enomoto Takeaki who took them to the northernmost island of Ezo where they fought their final battle at the star shaped fort, Goryokaku. The Japanese Civil Wars fought in the name of the emperor signaled the complete end of the feudal system and Japan’s entry into the modern world as those brave samurai tried to halt progress and learned that the age of modern warfare and weaponry had passed them by. Swords were no match for rifles and cannons, nor was any man a match for the power of the imperial flag. Japanese loyalty to the emperor has long defined the nation and culture despite the changing times.

Who’s in it. 五稜郭 stars Hisiya Morishige, Kaishu Katsu, Kotaro Satomi and Isao Natsuyagi, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 五稜郭 page.

If you liked it. Fans of 五稜郭 tend to enjoy El caballero oscuro, El señor de los anillos: El retorno del rey, Origen and El señor de los anillos: La comunidad del anillo.