Good Soil (2007)

One man must choose between his family or his faith.

Good Soil (2007) poster

Ships from Europe brought Christianity to the shores of Japan in 1549. For decades the seeds of faith grew under the watchful gaze of the Shogun, but the fear of foreign influence eventually gave rise to persecution. By 1624, Japanese Christians enjoyed only a few more years of peace. Jinbei Mauda comes to a point in his journey were he has to choose between his family or faith. Jinbei Masuda, a Japanese Christian of the samurai class who draws his strength from his faith, family and kenjitsu (Art of the Sword). However, he is caught up in the shogun's policy of religious persecution and must choose between his loved ones or his God.

Director: Craig Shimahara
Genre: Drama, Family, History
Runtime: 25 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Production: Shinca Productions, R.A.G.E. Media
Country: Japan, United States of America
Language: English, 日本語
Original Language: en

Themes

Religious Persecution and Search for Tolerance, Religious Divide and Conflict of Faith, Unwavering Faith and Hope, Religious Fundamentalism and Social Conflict, Faith, Religion and Spirituality

Keywords

faith, religion, historical

Trailer

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More Films by Director: Craig Shimahara
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Good Soil about?
Ships from Europe brought Christianity to the shores of Japan in 1549. For decades the seeds of faith grew under the watchful gaze of the Shogun, but the fear of foreign influence eventually gave rise to persecution. By 1624, Japanese Christians enjoyed only a few more years of peace. Jinbei Mauda comes to a point in his journey were he has to choose between his family or faith. Jinbei Masuda, a Japanese Christian of the samurai class who draws his strength from his faith, family and kenjitsu (Art of the Sword). However, he is caught up in the shogun's policy of religious persecution and must choose between his loved ones or his God.
Who directed Good Soil?
Good Soil was directed by Craig Shimahara.
Who stars in Good Soil?
Good Soil stars Shin Koyamada, Yoshi Ando, Atsushi Hirata, Yutaka Takeuchi, Craig Reid, Kazumi Zatkin.
How long is Good Soil?
Good Soil has a runtime of 25m (25 minutes).
What genre is Good Soil?
Good Soil is a Drama, Family, History film.
Where was Good Soil produced?
Good Soil was produced in Japan, United States of America.
What are the themes of Good Soil?
The themes of Good Soil include: Religious Persecution and Search for Tolerance, Religious Divide and Conflict of Faith, Unwavering Faith and Hope, Religious Fundamentalism and Social Conflict, Faith, Religion and Spirituality.