Black Belt (DVD) (Thailand Version) DVD Region 3

Just from the title, it is clear that Kuru-Obi (a.k.a. Black Belt) is another entry in the martial arts film genre, but what stands out is the director attached to the project: Nagasaki Shunichi. The pioneering director of Heart, beating in the dark and A Tender Place, Nagasaki is perhaps one of Japan cinema's best-kept secrets - a highly accomplished filmmaker esteemed in arthouse circuits, but less familiar to western and mainstream viewers. After the great acclaim for his 2005 masterpiece Heart, beating in the dark, a tremendous follow-up to his own controversial 1982 classic, Nagasaki's choice to go karate for his next film may seem unexpected, but Kuru-Obi is undeniably a Nagasaki Shunichi film.

Intense and minimalist, Kuru-Obi follows the physical and spiritual journeys of three karate journeymen in militaristic 1930s Japan. With the non-professional leads being black belts in real life, the film's martial art sequences are as strong and straightforward as they come, but equally important is the philosophy behind the moves, and the internal and external conflicts brought about by violence. Kuru-Obi is also notably forthcoming about the historical background of the time, clearly setting up the militaristic atmosphere and corrupting forces surrounding the characters.

Giryu (Yagi Akihito), Taikan (Naka Tatsuya), and Choei (Suzuki Yuji) study karate at a reclusive dojo in 1932 Kyushu under master Shibahara (Owada Shinya). When the military come to take over their dojo, the students resist and peace-loving Giryu easily fends off military commander Tanahara (Hakuryu) in a duel. Shamed by his loss, Tanahara commits seppuku, and his wife and daughter come looking for revenge. Hoping to put an end to the violence, Giryu allows himself to be stabbed and incurs near mortal wounds. Taikan, meanwhile, can only submit to orders when the military return with guns. Joining the army as an instructor, Taikan becomes increasingly aggressive and brutal as he seeks higher opponents. His downward spiral paves the way to a showdown with former comrade Giryu who must learn to fight again.

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Product Title:	Black Belt (DVD) (Thailand Version) Black Belt (DVD) (泰國版) Black Belt (DVD) (泰国版) 黒帯　ＫＵＲＯ−ＯＢＩ Black Belt (DVD) (Thailand Version)
Also known as:	Kuro-Obi Kuro-Obi Kuro-Obi Kuro-Obi Kuro-Obi
Artist Name(s):	Hakuryu (Actor) | Yoshino Kimika (Actor) | Naito Takashi (Actor) | Owada Shinya (Actor) | Natsuki Yosuke (Actor) | Suwa Taro (Actor) | Konno Narumi (Actor) | Fukasawa Arashi (Actor) | Nishi Fuyuhiko (Actor) | Akihito Yagi (Actor) | Naka Tatsuya (Actor) 白龍 (Actor) | 吉野公佳 (Actor) | 內藤剛志 (Actor) | 大和田伸也 (Actor) | 夏木陽介 (Actor) | 諏訪太朗 (Actor) | 近野成美 (Actor) | 深澤嵐 (Actor) | Nishi Fuyuhiko (Actor) | Akihito Yagi (Actor) | Naka Tatsuya (Actor) 白龙 (Actor) | 吉野公佳 (Actor) | 内藤刚志 (Actor) | 大和田伸也 (Actor) | 夏木阳介 (Actor) | 诹访太朗 (Actor) | 近野成美 (Actor) | Fukasawa Arashi (Actor) | Nishi Fuyuhiko (Actor) | Akihito Yagi (Actor) | Naka Tatsuya (Actor) 白竜 (Actor) | 吉野公佳 (Actor) | 内藤剛志 (Actor) | 大和田伸也 (Actor) | 夏木陽介 (Actor) | 諏訪太朗 (Actor) | 近野成美 (Actor) | 阿南健治 (Actor) | 小宮孝泰 (Actor) | 須藤雅宏 (Actor) | 深澤嵐 (Actor) | 西冬彦 (Actor) | 小須田康人 (Actor) | 八木明人 (Actor) | 中達也 (Actor) | 鈴木ゆうじ (Actor) Hakuryu (Actor) | Yoshino Kimika (Actor) | Naito Takashi (Actor) | Owada Shinya (Actor) | Natsuki Yosuke (Actor) | Suwa Taro (Actor) | Konno Narumi (Actor) | Fukasawa Arashi (Actor) | Nishi Fuyuhiko (Actor) | Akihito Yagi (Actor) | Naka Tatsuya (Actor)
Director:	Nagasaki Shunichi 長崎俊一 长崎俊一 長崎俊一 Nagasaki Shunichi
Release Date:	2011-02-11
Language:	Japanese, Thai
Subtitles:	English, Thai
Country of Origin:	Japan
Picture Format:	NTSC What is it?
Aspect Ratio:	1.33 : 1
Widescreen Anamorphic:	Yes
Sound Information:	Dolby Digital 5.1
Disc Format(s):	DVD
Region Code:	3 - South East Asia (including Hong Kong, S. Korea and Taiwan) What is it?
Duration:	95 (mins)
Publisher:	Thai CD Online
Package Weight:	120 (g)
Shipment Unit:	1 What is it?
YesAsia Catalog No.:	1024037827

Starring : Hakuryu, Yoshino Kimika, Naito Takashi, Owada Shinya
Director : Nagasaki Shunichi

Giryu (Yagi Akihito), Taikan (Naka Tatsuya), and Choei (Suzuki Yuji) study karate at a reclusive dojo in 1932 Kyushu under master Shibahara (Owada Shinya). When the military come to take over their dojo, the students resist and peace-loving Giryu easily fends off military commander Tanahara (Hakuryu) in a duel. Shamed by his loss, Tanahara commits seppuku, and his wife and daughter come looking for revenge. Hoping to put an end to the violence, Giryu allows himself to be stabbed and incurs near mortal wounds. Taikan, meanwhile, can only submit to orders when the military return with guns. Joining the army as an instructor, Taikan becomes increasingly aggressive and brutal as he seeks higher opponents. His downward spiral paves the way to a showdown with former comrade Giryu who must learn to fight again.

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