Mukoku

Kengo was gifted in Kendo (Japanese martial art) but he quits after a tragic incident. He works as a security guard and spends his days drinking. One day, he encounters a high school student Toru, who has a natural ability in Kendo. Toru revives the spirit of the sport in Kengo and he resumes practice again.

Director: Kazuyoshi Kumakiri

Cast: Go Ayano, Nijiro Murakami, Atsuko Maeda, Reiko Kataoka, Misuzu Kanno, Suon Kan, Jun Fubuki, Kaoru Kobayashi

Audience-only score — full critic data not yet in the ReelXO vault.