Hara-Kiri: Death of a Samurai (2011)

Name: Hara-Kiri: Death of a Samurai
Genre: Drama, History
Released: 2011
Duration: 128 min
Cast: Koji Yakusho, Ichikawa Ebizo XI, Eita Nagayama, Hikari Mitsushima, Naoto Takenaka

2h 8m Japan, United Kingdom

Drama History

Plot

Set against a backdrop of honor and desperation, a destitute samurai uncovers the tragic end of his son-in-law, a ronin. This revelation ignites a fierce quest for vengeance, leading him to confront the powerful feudal lord responsible for the betrayal. As the tension escalates, themes of revenge and the weight of honor intertwine, revealing the tragic consequences of their brutal world. The narrative explores the complex codes of loyalty and disgrace within the samurai culture, culminating in a gripping showdown that tests the limits of honor and sacrifice.

Cast

Koji Yakusho Ichikawa Ebizo XI Eita Nagayama Hikari Mitsushima Naoto Takenaka Kazuki Namioka Hirofumi Arai Munetaka Aoki Takashi Sasano Gor? Daimon Ayumu Saito Takehiro Hira Baijaku Nakamura Ippei Takahashi Yoshihisa Amano