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
Kingdom 2: Far and Away is the sequel to Kingdom (2019), based on the manga series set during China’s Warring States period. The story begins six months after Qin recaptures its capital. King Ying Zheng survives an assassination attempt with Xin’s help, but Qin is soon attacked by Wei’s army, led by Wu Qing, one of the Seven Fire Dragons of Wei.
General Biao Gong leads Qin’s counterattack on the Hegan Plains, with Xin and Qiang Lei joining the battle. Supported by Commander Fu Hushen, they defeat Wei’s Vice-General Gong Yuan. Wang Qi, one of Qin’s Six Great Generals, mentors Xin, while Biao Gong defeats Wu Qing, forcing Wei to retreat.
Following the battle, Qiang Lei departs to avenge her sister. It is revealed that the assassination attempt was orchestrated by Qin’s chancellor, Lu Buwei. The film concludes with Xin continuing his training under Wang Qi and being promoted to centurion.
Cast
- Kento Yamazaki as Xin
- Ryo Yoshizawa as Ying Zheng
- Kanna Hashimoto as He Liao Diao
- Nana Seino as Qiang Lei
- Etsushi Toyokawa as Biao Gong
- Amane Okayama as Wei Ping
- Takahiro Miura as Wei Dao
- Jun Kaname as Teng
- Masahiro Takashima as Lord Changwen
- Shinnosuke Mitsushima as Bi
- Masaya Kato as Si Shi
- Togi Makabe as Pei Lang
- Ryusuke Taguchi as Huang Li Xian
- Miou Tanaka as Yuan
- Takayuki Hamatsu as Ze Gui
- Chihiro Yamamoto as Qiang Xiang
- Kiyohiko Shibukawa as Fu Hushen
- Tsutomu Takahashi as Gong Yuan
- Yukiyoshi Ozawa as Wu Qing
- Yūsuke Hirayama as Meng Wu
- Hiroshi Tamaki as Lord Changping
- Kōichi Satō as Lü Buwei
- Takao Osawa as Wang Qi
Awards and nominations
| 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] [7] | |
| Best Cinematography | Akira Sakō | Nominated | ||
| Best Lighting Direction | Hiroyuki Kase | Nominated | ||
| Best Art Direction | Hidetaka Ozawa | Nominated | ||
| Best Sound Recording | Akira Sakō | Nominated |
References
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "【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.
- ^ "【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.
- ^ "【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.
- ^ "『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.
- ^ "第46回 日本アカデミー賞 (2023年)". eiga.com (in Japanese). Retrieved January 10, 2025.
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