
Red Peony Gambler 3: Flower Cards Match
Synopsis
Traveling in hopes of restoring her father’s clan, Oryu is taken in by the Nishinomaru family as they prepare to host a gambling contest. When a rival gang tries to hijack the event, Oryu is embroiled in a brutal yakuza war, all while tackling an impersonator and a pair of star-crossed lovers.
Editorial
Genre pioneer Tai Kato brought his elegant set pieces to the third film in the Red Peony Gambler series, in which traditional values clash against wanton capitalism. Amid flying bullets and drawn swords, this entry also appeals to the softer side of the female yakuza, torn between duty and desire.
