Shield of Straw (2013)
Original title: 藁の楯 わらのたて
Shield of Straw is a 2013 Japanese-language thriller movie directed by Takashi Miike, with a running time of 2h 5m. It stars Nanako Matsushima, Tatsuya Fujiwara and Takao Osawa.
Ninagawa is a powerful man in Japanese politics and with top economic connections.His granddaughter is then murdered. The suspect is Kunihide Kiyomaru. Kunihide Kiyomaru has a prior conviction for assaulting and killing a girl 8 years ago. The police could never apprehend the suspect in the prior killing.
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What is Shield of Straw about?
Ninagawa is a powerful man in Japanese politics and with top economic connections.His granddaughter is then murdered. The suspect is Kunihide Kiyomaru. Kunihide Kiyomaru has a prior conviction for assaulting and killing a girl 8 years ago. The police could never apprehend the suspect in the prior killing.
When was Shield of Straw released?
Shield of Straw was released on 25 April 2013.
How long is Shield of Straw?
Shield of Straw runs 2h 5m.
Who made Shield of Straw?
Shield of Straw was directed by Takashi Miike.