The Floating Castle
7.4/10
Rating
144 min
Runtime
2012
Release Year
Shinji Higuchi
Director
Cast
Mansai Nomura, Nana Eikura, Hiroki Narimiya, Tomomitsu Yamaguchi, Koichi Sato
Quick Synopsis
In 1590 Japan, the powerful warlord Toyotomi Hideyoshi is nearing his goal of unifying the country, but faces unexpected opposition at Oshi Castle, a fortress situated on water. Narita Nagachika, a carefree and pleasure-seeking man with little military experience, is unexpectedly appointed to lead the castle's defense. Despite commanding only 500 men, he must prepare to withstand an attack from Hideyoshi's vastly larger force of 20,000 soldiers.
Detailed Synopsis of The Floating Castle
In the year 1590, the mighty warlord Toyotomi Hideyoshi is close to fulfilling his ambition of unifying all of Japan under his banner when he comes across unexpected resistance in the form of a floating fortress known as Oshi Castle. Narita Nagachika, a frivolous hedonistic fellow and unlikely candidate for the position of rebel general, finds himself in charge of defending the castle. His odds? An army of 500 men to combat Toyotomi Hideyoshi's army of 20,000.
