Samurai Tradition Meets Old British Grit in IFC’s Tornado — Watch the Trailer Now

Kôki, Takehiro Hira and Tim Roth collide in this gritty, genre-blending tale set in 1790s Britain.

Today, IFC unveiled the gripping trailer for Tornado, an action thriller from director John Maclean.

Set in the rugged landscape of 1790s Britain, the film follows a young Japanese woman traveling with her father’s samurai puppet show, only to face a brutal group of assailants.

Starring Takehiro Hira and Tim Roth, Tornado blends elements of western grit, samurai tradition, and a touch of Peaky Blinders-style menace. The film storms into theaters on May 30th.

Check out the trailer now — and stay tuned for more updates on Tornado soon!

Set in the rugged landscape of 1790s Britain, Tornado is a young and determined Japanese woman who finds herself caught in a perilous situation when she and her father's travelling puppet Samurai show crosses paths with a gang of ruthless criminals led by Sugarman, and his ambitious son Little Sugar. In an attempt to create a new life for herself, Tornado seizes the opportunity to take matters into her own hands and steal the gold from their most recent heist. With her father murdered by the gang and her life in grave danger, Tornado races against time to escape a violent demise and avenge her father's death.

Written & Directed by: John Maclean

Cast: Tim Roth, Jack Lowden, Takehiro Hira and Kōki,