Based on the hit anime of the same name, FUNimation has brought KINGDOM to life as the North American distributor. Directed by Shinsuke Sato and written by Tsutomu Kuroiwa and Shinsuke Sato (based on the manga created by Yasuhisa Hara), the film stars Kento Yamazaki, Ryo Yoshizawa, Masami Nagasawa, Kanna Hashimoto, Kanata Hongō, Shinnosuke Mitsushima, and Takao Osawa
Synopsis: Orphaned by war, a young boy and his friend dream of changing their fate and becoming the world’s greatest generals. And after his friend sacrifices himself to protect the future emperor, the young boy’s path to greatness is set in motion. Helping the King reclaim the throne puts the boy’s blade to the ultimate test as they go against deadly assassins, large armies, and the dangerous mountain clan. In a country torn apart by war, only they can fight to unite the warring states! Kingdom is a live-action motion picture based on the bestselling adventure-historical manga series of the same name created by Yasuhisa Hara and presents a fictionalized account of ancient China during the Warring States Period (475-221 BC).
Tickets available for purchase on July 19 at funimationfilms.com/kingdom
Canadian premiere July 27 at Fantasia Film Fest
KINGDOM Opens in Select US and Canadian Theaters on August 16, 2019.
