Tag: Samurai
The Sword of Desperation (2010) – A Samurai’s Duty
japanchildrenrights.org – Released in 2010, The Sword of Desperation (Hisshiken Torisashi) is a critically acclaimed samurai drama directed by Hideyuki Hirayama. Adapted from the novel by Shuhei Fujisawa, the film delves into the world of feudal Japan, examining the moral and ethical dilemmas faced by a samurai caught between duty, honor, and personal conscience. With…
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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…
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