Itosato

Times were changing during one of the most turbulent eras of war in Japan. The Shogun ruled the people and there were fierce battles between Samurai to control the new government alongside the Emperor. Through the eyes of young Itosato, we find a woman’s struggle for love and happiness. Three women, risking everything for life and love have to make hard choices. Collaboration, secrets & suicide. Based on actual events and one of the biggest assassination conspiracies of all time, this film shows a unique view of the bloody yet beautiful world of war and love in 1863. (Hawaii International Film Festival)