Tag: Honor

Harakiri (1962): A Powerful Critique of Honor, Social Injustice
japanchildrenrights.org – Harakiri (1962), directed by Masaki Kobayashi, is a searing critique of the samurai code of honor, the rigidity of social hierarchy, and the cruelty embedded in Japan’s feudal system. Set during the early years of the Edo period, the film tells the story of a ronin, or masterless samurai, who seeks permission to…
Read More