description 47 Ronin Overview
47 Ronin is a 2013 action film based on the Chūshingura story. The narrative depicts a group of samurai who seek retribution for the death of their lord, Asano Naganori, against his rival Kira Yoshinaka. The film presents a stylized and fantastical adaptation set within a world featuring supernatural elements.
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info 47 Ronin Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 2013 |
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What historical story is 47 Ronin based on?
The film adapts the Chushingura story about 47 masterless samurai seeking revenge for their lord, Asano Naganori, after his death and the actions of his rival Kira Yoshinaka. The 2013 movie adds major fantasy elements to that historical legend.
Who is Kai in 47 Ronin?
Keanu Reeves plays Kai, a mixed-blood warrior and outsider who joins Oishi and the other ronin. His unusual background gives the film a fictional hero who is not part of the traditional core group.
Does 47 Ronin include supernatural creatures and magic?
Yes. Unlike a strict historical retelling, the film includes sorcery, monsters, and a shapeshifting witch played by Rinko Kikuchi. Those fantasy elements are central to the action-adventure version of the 18th-century story.
Who directed and distributed the 2013 film 47 Ronin?
Carl Rinsch directed the 2013 film, which was distributed by Universal Pictures and designed as a 3D period fantasy adventure. The cast also includes Hiroyuki Sanada, Tadanobu Asano, and Ko Shibasaki. [Universal Pictures](https://www.universalpicturesathome.com/movies/47-ronin)
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