Okoma: The Orphan Gambler

In 1920s Shinshu, a determined young woman named Tsumakoi Okoma joins forces with a charismatic vagabond named Tsukuba Tsuneji to hone her skills as a gambler in a rustic hot-spring town, only to find herself caught up in a violent struggle against rival gamblers. With action and swordplay skillfully wielded by Sumiko Fuji, this film brings to life the true spirit of the "Matatabi" (wandering gambler) archetype. Starring alongside Koji Tsuruta, Endo Tatsuo, and others, Okoma: The Orphan Gambler is an authentic yakuza movie that celebrates female determination and resourcefulness in a bygone era.