The Master Puppeteer

Who is the man called Sabura the mysterious bandit who robs the rich and helpsthe poor? And what is his connection with Yosida the harsh and ill temperedmaster ... » 

Who is the man called Sabura the mysterious bandit who robs the rich and helpsthe poor? And what is his connection with Yosida the harsh and ill temperedmaster of feudal Japans most famous puppet theater? Young Jiro an apprenticeto Yosida is determined to find out even at risk to his own life.Meamwhile Jiro devotes himself to learning puppetry. Kinshi the puppetmasters son tutors him. When his sheltered life at the theater is shatteredby mobs of hungry rioting peasants Jiro becomes aware of responsibilitiesgreater that his craft. As he schemes to help his friend Kinshi and to find hisown parent Jiro stumbles onto a dangerous and powerful secret.... «