As the feudal Japan era draws to a close, a widower samurai experiences difficulty balancing two young daughters, an aged mother, clan loyalties, and the sudden reappearance of his childhood sweetheart.
Yoji Yamada’s poignant, Oscar-nominated feudal saga meticulously depicts the quotidian life and emotional burdens of a low-ranking samurai. Winning 12 prizes—including Best Film and Best Director—at the Japanese Academy Awards, this quiet epic charts the codes of honor at the dawn of a new era.
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