# The Floating Castle (2012)

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**Original title**: *のぼうの城*
**Runtime**: 144 min
**Genres**: History, Comedy, Drama
**Directed by**: Shinji Higuchi, Isshin Inudo
**Written by**: Ryo Wada
**Starring**: Mansai Nomura, Nana Eikura, Hiroki Narimiya, Tomomitsu Yamaguchi, Koichi Sato, Masachika Ichimura

## Synopsis (in-house rewrite)

A historical epic that knows it's also a bit silly. A small garrison within Oshi Castle must defend against the overwhelming force of Toyotomi Hideyoshi's army in 1590. It's a film that asks how much can be achieved with a very small army and a very big moat.

**Mood tags**: foreign-gem, bittersweet, playful

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