KINGDOM: Coming to theaters Aug 16
Synopsis
Orphaned by war, a young boy and his friend dream of changing their fate and becoming the world’s greatest generals. And after his friend sacrifices himself to protect the future emperor, the young boy’s path to greatness is set in motion. Helping the King reclaim the throne puts the boy’s blade to the ultimate test as they go against deadly assassins, large armies, and the dangerous mountain clan. In a country torn apart by war, only they can fight to unite the warring states! Kingdom is a live-action motion picture based on the bestselling adventure-historical manga series of the same name created by Yasuhisa Hara and presents a fictionalized account of ancient China during the Warring States Period (475-221 BC).
Starring: Kento Yamazaki, Ryo Yoshizawa, Masami Nagasawa, Kanna Hashimoto, Kanata Hongō, Shinnosuke Mitsushima, and Takao Osawa
Directed by: Shinsuke Sato
Written by: Tsutomu Kuroiwa and Shinsuke Sato (based on the manga created by Yasuhisa Hara)
Produced by: Amy Baer, Shivani Rawat, Monica Levinson
Run Time: 134 Minutes
Language: Japanese with English Subtitles
Rated: R for Violence