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Kingdom 2: Far and Away

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Kingdom 2: Far and Away
Theatrical release poster
Japaneseキングダム2遥かなる大地へ
Directed byShinsuke Sato
Screenplay by
Based onKingdom
by Yasuhisa Hara
Produced by
  • Naoaki Kitajima
  • Shinzou Matsuhashi
  • Ryousuke Mori
  • Yuuya Satoyoshi
  • Gao Xiulan
StarringKento Yamazaki
Ryo Yoshizawa
Kanna Hashimoto
Nana Seino
Etsushi Toyokawa
Takao Osawa
Narrated byKouichi Yoshinaga
CinematographyAkira Sako [ja]
Edited byTsuyoshi Imai [ja]
Music byYutaka Yamada
Production
company
CREDEUS
Distributed byToho
Release date
  • July 15, 2022 (2022-07-15) (Japan)
Running time
134 minutes
CountryJapan
LanguageJapanese
Box office¥5.16 billion

Kingdom 2: Far and Away (Japanese: キングダム2 遥かなる大地へ, Hepburn: Kingudamu 2 Harukanaru Daichi e) is a 2022 Japanese historical war film directed by Shinsuke Sato. An adaptation of the manga of the same name by Yasuhisa Hara, the film is the sequel to Kingdom (2019). The film stars Kento Yamazaki, Ryo Yoshizawa, and Kanna Hashimoto.[1]

By the end of 2022, Kingdom 2 had earned ¥5.16 billion (equivalent to US$47,015,945), making it the highest-grossing Japanese live-action film of that year.[2] Two sequels have been released: Kingdom 3: The Flame of Destiny (2023) and Kingdom 4: Return of the Great General (2024).

Plot

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Six months after the recapture of the capital, King Ying Zheng of Qin survives an assassination attempt with the help of Xin. Around the same time, Qin faces an assault from the neighboring country Wei's army, led by Wu Qing, one of the Seven Masters of Wei Fire Dragon. In response, General Bai Gong leads Qin's army to the Hegan Plains, where Xin and the 4th Division, joined by Qiang Lei, fight valiantly despite heavy losses.

After a daring counterattack supported by Commander Shibaku Toushin, they defeat Wei’s Vice-General Miyamoto. The arrival of Wang Qi, one of Qin’s legendary Six Great Generals, inspires Xin with valuable lessons on leadership. Meanwhile, Bai Gong defeats Wu Qing in single combat, which forces Wei's retreat.

After the battle, Qiang Lei (Kyou Kai) departs to avenge her sister. It is later revealed that the assassination attempt on Ying Zheng was orchestrated by the right prime minister, Lu Buwei. Seeking to grow stronger, Xin trains under Wang Qi's mentorship. The film concludes with Xin being promoted to the rank of centurion by King Ying Zheng.

Cast

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Awards and nominations

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Award Category Nominee Result Ref.
35th Nikkan Sports Film Awards Yūjirō Ishihara Award Kingdom 2: Far and Away Won [3]
Best Supporting Actress Nana Seino Won [4]
65th Blue Ribbon Awards Best Supporting Actress Won [5]
46th Japan Academy Film Prize Best Supporting Actress Nominated [6]
Best Cinematography Akira Sakō Nominated
Best Lighting Direction Hiroyuki Kase Nominated
Best Art Direction Hidetaka Ozawa Nominated
Best Sound Recording Akira Sakō Nominated

References

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  1. ^ "実写映画『キングダム』続編製作が決定 山崎賢人が番組で発表「来た!よっしゃー!". Oricon (in Japanese). May 29, 2020. Archived from the original on June 24, 2023. Retrieved July 28, 2023.
  2. ^ "東宝、『呪術廻戦』『すずめの戸締まり』『名探偵コナン』のビッグヒットでコロナ前の水準に 10億円の壁に課題も". Oricon (in Japanese). December 14, 2022. Archived from the original on December 22, 2022. Retrieved July 28, 2023.
  3. ^ "【映画大賞】石原裕次郎賞は「キングダム2遥かなる大地へ」山崎賢人「3はさらにさらにすごい」". Nikkan Sports. Retrieved August 10, 2023.
  4. ^ "【映画大賞】清野菜名が助演女優賞、挑戦の1年「ハリウッドにアクションで行きたい」将来の夢も". Nikkan Sports. Retrieved August 10, 2023.
  5. ^ "【ブルーリボン賞】助演女優賞・清野菜名「筋肉痛はキョウカイ痛」撮影後は体が"大きく"". Nikkan Sports. Retrieved February 24, 2023.
  6. ^ "『第46回 日本アカデミー賞』受賞者・作品発表 『ある男』最多12部門13の優秀賞 助演女優に2人同時". Oricon. January 23, 2023. Retrieved January 23, 2023.
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