The Samurai (2023)
Live with a Sword
Kenji and Shintaro, once esteemed as the castle town's best Samurai, were anticipated to become the next Sensei and top Samurai until an assault changed their fate. While saving their lord, Kenji's injury marked the end of his swordsmanship career, and the loss of his purpose led to a life of drunkenness, earning him the nickname "the quitter." Despite this, Kenji's wife, Rin, continued to support him, recognizing his enduring passion. Following Sensei Yamamoto's death, a will declared that the next Sensei would be determined by a showdown between Kenji and Shintaro, leading Rin to dedicate herself to Kenji's redemption through rigorous training. The time has come for Kenji to confront Shintaro.
Director: Toshi Asaka
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 91 min
Release Date: March 5, 2023
Cast
- Mami Hanano - Ma'am
- Daichi Hirahara - MIta Kenji
- Yoshioka Hiromi - Sokichi
- Kohji Katoh - Mr. Sato
- Michael Liu - Student 03
- Yukko Ellie Onishi - Mita Rin
- Kahori Saito - Sensei's Wife
- Take Sanada - Yakuza 05
- Yoshiya Sone - Takeuchi Shintaro
- Sousuke Tokuyama - Sensei
Screenplay
- Toshi Asaka (Screenplay)
Music: Yuri Shimada
Production: MustLove
Country: Japan
Language: English
Budget: $500
Original Language: en
Keywords
samurai, samurai sword
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Samurai about?
- Kenji and Shintaro, once esteemed as the castle town's best Samurai, were anticipated to become the next Sensei and top Samurai until an assault changed their fate. While saving their lord, Kenji's injury marked the end of his swordsmanship career, and the loss of his purpose led to a life of drunkenness, earning him the nickname "the quitter." Despite this, Kenji's wife, Rin, continued to support him, recognizing his enduring passion. Following Sensei Yamamoto's death, a will declared that the next Sensei would be determined by a showdown between Kenji and Shintaro, leading Rin to dedicate herself to Kenji's redemption through rigorous training. The time has come for Kenji to confront Shintaro.
- Who directed The Samurai?
- The Samurai was directed by Toshi Asaka.
- Who stars in The Samurai?
- The Samurai stars Mami Hanano, Daichi Hirahara, Yoshioka Hiromi, Kohji Katoh, Michael Liu, Yukko Ellie Onishi.
- How long is The Samurai?
- The Samurai has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
- What genre is The Samurai?
- The Samurai is a Drama film.
- What is the budget of The Samurai?
- The Samurai had a budget of $500.
- Where was The Samurai produced?
- The Samurai was produced in Japan.