The Pass: Last Days of the Samurai (2022)
In the turbulent last days of the Edo period, Kawai Tsugunosuke, a Japanese samurai serving the Makino clan of Nagaoka, dreamt of independence from the restraints of vassalship. Despite his progressive views and his desire for his estate to remain neutral during the Boshin Civil War, he was bound by loyalty and duty to the clan and was compelled to choose sides.
Director: Takashi Koizumi
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 114 min
Release Date: June 17, 2022
Cast
- Koji Yakusho - Kawai Tsugunosuke
- Tatsuya Nakadai - Makino Tadayuki
- Takako Matsu - Suga
- Kyōko Kagawa
- Min Tanaka
- Kento Nagayama
- Kyoko Yoshine
- Ryota Bando
- Takaaki Enoki
- Daichi Watanabe
Screenplay
- Ryōtarō Shiba (Novel)
- Takashi Koizumi (Screenplay)
Editing: Hideto Aga
Production: Shochiku, Kinoshita Group, VAP, Asmik Ace, dentsu, Dokuso, The Asahi Shimbun, Aeon Entertainment, FELLOWS, Korona World, Chunichi Shimbun, DIG & FELLOWS, The Niigata Nippo, BROADCASTING SYSTEM OF NIIGATA, Niigata Sogo Television, Television Niigata Network, The Niigata Television Network 21, FM NIIGATA, FM PORT
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Original Language: ja
Themes
Samurai and Bushido: Feudal Japan, Samurai Bushido Honor and Feudal Japan, Ancient Eastern Dynasties, Epic Historical Stories, Samurai Duel: Sword, Honor, and Blood
Keywords
japan, samurai, chambara, period drama, samurai sword, jidaigeki, chanbara, jidageki
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Pass: Last Days of the Samurai about?
- In the turbulent last days of the Edo period, Kawai Tsugunosuke, a Japanese samurai serving the Makino clan of Nagaoka, dreamt of independence from the restraints of vassalship. Despite his progressive views and his desire for his estate to remain neutral during the Boshin Civil War, he was bound by loyalty and duty to the clan and was compelled to choose sides.
- Who directed The Pass: Last Days of the Samurai?
- The Pass: Last Days of the Samurai was directed by Takashi Koizumi.
- Who stars in The Pass: Last Days of the Samurai?
- The Pass: Last Days of the Samurai stars Koji Yakusho, Tatsuya Nakadai, Takako Matsu, Kyōko Kagawa, Min Tanaka, Kento Nagayama.
- How long is The Pass: Last Days of the Samurai?
- The Pass: Last Days of the Samurai has a runtime of 1h 54m (114 minutes).
- What genre is The Pass: Last Days of the Samurai?
- The Pass: Last Days of the Samurai is a Drama, History film.
- Where was The Pass: Last Days of the Samurai produced?
- The Pass: Last Days of the Samurai was produced in Japan.
- What are the themes of The Pass: Last Days of the Samurai?
- The themes of The Pass: Last Days of the Samurai include: Samurai and Bushido: Feudal Japan, Samurai Bushido Honor and Feudal Japan, Ancient Eastern Dynasties, Epic Historical Stories, Samurai Duel: Sword, Honor, and Blood.