Azumi (2003)

Blurb:
In 19th century war-torn feudal Japan, a master samurai takes on the task of raising ten orphans and training them to be assassins. Their single-minded mission: do the bloody work of the state by silencing troublesome warlords.

After a decade of inconceivably harsh training and discipline, Azumi and her comrades face the task of assassinating the powerful warlords Nagamasa Asano and Kiyomasa Kato. But burdened with the cruel assignment that means killing friends and enemies alike, Azumi begins to question her faith in her master and her devotion to her country. Still, Azumi remains determined to single-handedly complete her bloodbath mission.

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Covertext:
Japan zu Beginn des 17. Jahrhunderts: Azumi (Aya Ueto) wird als neunjähriges Mädchen mit neun anderen Waisenkindern zu einer perfekten Attentäterin im Schwertkampf ausgebildet. Ihr Auftrag: Alle Kriegsherren, die zukünftig die bestehende Ordnung zu gefährden drohen, sollen ermordet werden.

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