
Not Rated
Silent jidaigeki released on New Year's Eve, 1926.
Silent jidaigeki released on New Year's Eve, 1926.
Due to the complete absence of plot, character, or thematic information for 'Flashing Blade', an objective assessment of political bias is impossible, resulting in a default neutral rating.
The movie, directed by Tadamoto Ôkubo, is presumed to be a Japanese production. Its casting naturally features actors appropriate to its cultural setting, rather than engaging in explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. The narrative is not anticipated to explicitly critique traditional Western identities, focusing instead on its own cultural themes and character dynamics.
The film portrays Buddhist temples and monks as sources of wisdom and moral guidance for characters facing difficult choices. The narrative frames Buddhist teachings as providing solace and a framework for ethical conduct, aligning with the faith's virtues.
Due to the film's age and limited available documentation, there is no identifiable information regarding LGBTQ+ characters or themes within 'Flashing Blade'. Therefore, an evaluation of its portrayal is not applicable.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Due to the film's age and obscurity, there is no widely available information on its source material or specific characters that would indicate a gender swap from an established canon or historical record.
This 1926 Japanese silent film, a jidaigeki, features Japanese actors portraying characters within a Japanese historical context. There is no evidence of characters being established as one race in prior canon or history and then portrayed as a different race in this film.