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A traveling troupe arrives in a lively southern port town during the Tanabata festival, led by the mysterious swordsman Daigorō, whose incredible skill quickly makes him a local sensation. Beneath his fierce persona, however, he hides a tragic past: he is actually Hikōichi, a fisherman who lost his beloved Oyū to a cruel feudal lord years earlier. Reunited during the festival under the stars of Tanabata, the two lovers attempt to reclaim their happiness, but the lord’s jealousy and deception lead them toward a heartbreaking fate.
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How long is The Man Who Came to the Harbor Festival?
The Man Who Came to the Harbor Festival has a runtime of 1h 29m (1 hour and 29 minutes).
Who directed The Man Who Came to the Harbor Festival?
The Man Who Came to the Harbor Festival was directed by Masahiro Makino and released in 1961.
Who stars in The Man Who Came to the Harbor Festival?
The cast of The Man Who Came to the Harbor Festival includes Ryutaro Otomo, Satomi Oka, Shinobu Chihara, Hiromi Hanazono, Shunji Sakai.
