Kingdom 2: Far and Away

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]

Kingdom 2: Far and Away
Theatrical release poster
Japanese	キングダム2遥かなる大地へ
Directed by	Shinsuke Sato
Screenplay by	Tsutomu Kuroiwa (ja) Yasuhisa Hara
Based on	Kingdom by Yasuhisa Hara
Produced by	Naoaki Kitajima Shinzou Matsuhashi Ryousuke Mori Yuuya Satoyoshi Gao Xiulan
Starring	Kento Yamazaki Ryo Yoshizawa Kanna Hashimoto Nana Seino Etsushi Toyokawa Takao Osawa
Narrated by	Kouichi Yoshinaga
Cinematography	Akira Sako (ja)
Edited by	Tsuyoshi Imai (ja)
Music by	Yutaka Yamada
Production companies	Sony Pictures Entertainment Japan CREDEUS
Distributed by	Toho
Release date	July 15, 2022 (2022-07-15) (Japan)
Running time	134 minutes
Country	Japan
Language	Japanese
Box office	¥5.16 billion

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