The main character, Baian Fujieda, is a dark hero who has two faces: one as a skilled acupuncturist who saves lives, and the other as a criminal who buries evil that cannot be kept alive for the sake of others. Popular writer Shotaro Ikenami's historical novel series of the same title, on which the film "BAIAN The Assassin, M.D." is based, is a blockbuster bestseller with a total of over 6 million copies in print and has been made into a timeless entertainment film many times in Japan. Many famous actors have played the role of Baian, including Ken Watanabe. The year 2023 marks the 100th anniversary of Shotaro Ikenami's birth. In the anniversary year of 2023, a new "BAIAN The Assassin, M.D." is born.
Stars: Etsushi Toyokawa, Ainosuke Kataoka, Miho Kanno, Hayate Ichinose, Koichi Sato, Kippei Shiina
Crew: Takashi Tanaka (VFX Supervisor), Shunsaku Kawake (Director), Shōtarō Ikenami (Original Story), Tomoyuki Miyagawa (Executive Producer), Hideki Yoshijo (Producer), Kenji Kawai (Music)
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Studio: Toei Studios Kyoto, Jidaigeki Senmon Channel, Aeon Entertainment, Kodansha
Runtime: 119 minutes
Quality: HD
Released: Apr 07, 2023
IMDb: 3.3
