About Yakuza Princess

Yakuza Princess is a 2021 action thriller film. The story is set in the expansive Japanese community of Sao Paulo in Brazil — the largest Japanese diaspora in the world. The young Akemi (played by MASUMI), who is the heiress to a Yakuza empire, discovers that she is at the center of a feud that results in a violent clash of tradition and revenge.

Making / Production

The movie was directed by Vicente Amorim and is based upon the graphic novel "Samurai Shiro" by Danilo Beyruth and Fabiano Denardin. The screenplay was written by Vicente Amorim, Danilo Beyruth, Kimi Lee, Tubaldini Jr., and Fernando Toste. It was a collaborative creation of XYZ Films and a SWEN Studios Production.

Actors

• MASUMI as Akemi: The unknowing heir to a Yakuza empire, she played her role with immense grit and emotional depth, unveiling a warrior within.
• Jonathan Rhys Meyers as Shiro: An amnesiac who attempts to help Akemi, portrayed with an air of mystery and intrigue.
• Tsuyoshi Ihara as Takeshi: The Yakuza boss keen on eliminating Akemi, he played a convincing role with an undertone of menace.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• This movie is based on the graphic novel "Samurai Shiro," a popular Brazilian graphic novel.
• It stars MASUMI, who is known for her works in music and arts. This is her debut movie.
• The film marks a cross-cultural mix of Brazilian and Japanese cultures, reflecting its unique setting in Sao Paulo.

Quotes

• "Tradition is an excuse for those who refuse to adapt." - Takeshi
• "A sword for a princess, it has chosen you." - Shiro

Music, Soundtrack

• "Yakuza Princess Theme" - Composed by Vicente Amorim
• "Sao Paulo Nights" - Background score depicting the unique cultural blend of the city.