Summary: Based on a well-known Japanese legend, the story concerns the sage-masseur Oguri (Tatsuya Nakamura), who is summoned by ailing King Daio (Kiyohiko Shibukawa). Despite receiving superlative treatment, the king is insulted by Oguri’s casual attitude toward death, so he poisons the healer. In the afterlife, Oguri chooses to come back to this world—as an infant.

AKA: The Blood of Rebirth

Genre: Drama

Country: Japan

Directed By: Toshiaki Toyoda

Written By: Toshiaki Toyoda, Hangan Oguri

Starring: Hirofumi Arai, Itsuji Itao, Tatsuya Nakamura, Kiyohiko Shibukawa, Mayuu Kusakari, Mame Yamada

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