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A vengeful swordswoman is coerced into the deadly politics of Meiji-era Japan.

LADY SNOWBLOOD 2: LOVE SONG OF VENGEANCE

1974 · 1h 29m · NR · Action / Drama / Thriller · IMDB TMDB

To avoid a death sentence for her prior acts of bloodshed, the vengeful swordswoman Lady Snowblood is conscripted by the Japanese Secret Police to assassinate political dissidents.

Quick Answer

What is Lady Snowblood 2: Love Song of Vengeance about?

Lady Snowblood 2: Love Song of Vengeance is a 1974 Japanese action drama thriller directed by Toshiya Fujita about Yuki Kashima, a notorious swordswoman, who is forced by the Secret Police to infiltrate and spy on a political dissident in exchange for her freedom.

Programmer's Pick

Meiko Kaji returns with blade and bun intact, slicing her way through the treacherous tangle of government blackmail and political dissent. This sequel swaps personal vendetta for national intrigue, but delivers the same icy resolve and arterial spray you came for.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Lady Snowblood 2: Love Song of Vengeance opens with Yuki Kashima, infamous for her bloody vendettas, surrounded and overpowered by police. Facing execution for her past, Yuki is unexpectedly rescued by Seishiro Kikui, the enigmatic head of the Secret Police. Offered a dangerous bargain, she must infiltrate the household of Ransui Tokunaga, an anarchist in possession of a document the government deems a threat to national stability. Disguised as a maid, Yuki must locate and retrieve the elusive document, with her own life and freedom hanging in the balance. The film blends action, political intrigue, and the moral ambiguity of loyalty and survival in a turbulent era.

Details & Specs

Director
Toshiya Fujita
Writers
Kiyohide Ohara, Norio Osada, Kazuo Koike, Kazuo Kamimura
Release
1974
Runtime
1h 29m
Country
Japan
Language
Japanese
Also Known As
Lady Snowblood 2, Lady Snowblood 2 Love Song Of Vengeance, Lady Snowblood II, Lady Snowblood love song of vengeance, Shurayukihime - Urami Renga, Original title: Shurayukihime: Urami renka

Why This Matters

This sequel continues the cinematic adaptation of Kazuo Koike and Kazuo Kamimura's manga, reuniting director Toshiya Fujita and star Meiko Kaji to further develop the story begun in the 1973 original.
— SassyFlix Curator

Cast & Crew

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Director: Toshiya Fujita Writers: Kiyohide Ohara +3 more

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Why Cult

Female Swordswoman vs Government

Watch Yuki Kashima navigate a world where the real danger comes not just from her blade, but from corrupt officials with deadly agendas.

Secret Police Blackmail

The film’s central gambit: a notorious assassin forced into espionage by the shadowy Secret Police, raising the stakes beyond mere revenge.

Political Intrigue, Meiji Era

Set against a backdrop of anarchists and state secrets, the story mines the chaos and paranoia of Meiji-era Japan for all it's worth.

Meiko Kaji: Action Heroine

Meiko Kaji commands the screen as Yuki, cementing her status as one of cinema’s most formidable action heroines.

Scene Gallery

Threat File

Trigger

Yuki's arrest and death sentence

Threat

Secret Police coercion and political intrigue

Effect

Yuki is forced to spy on and potentially betray political dissidents

Setting

Meiji-era Japan, government and anarchist hideouts

Questions from the Vault

When was Lady Snowblood 2: Love Song of Vengeance released? +

Lady Snowblood 2: Love Song of Vengeance was released in 1974.

Who directed Lady Snowblood 2: Love Song of Vengeance? +

Lady Snowblood 2: Love Song of Vengeance was directed by Toshiya Fujita.

How long is Lady Snowblood 2: Love Song of Vengeance? +

The runtime of Lady Snowblood 2: Love Song of Vengeance is 89 minutes.

What genre is Lady Snowblood 2: Love Song of Vengeance? +

Lady Snowblood 2: Love Song of Vengeance is an action, drama, and thriller film.

How is Yuki Kashima recruited into the service of the Secret Police? +

After being sentenced to death, Yuki is rescued by Seishiro Kikui, head of the Secret Police, who coerces her into infiltrating an anarchist’s household in exchange for her life.

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