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Tatara Samurai

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A young man in 16th-century Japan has to choose between two paths: He can follow in the footsteps of his father and grandfather as a master steel maker, or he can become a samurai to protect the village from thieves.

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John DeFore Hollywood Reporter Genre fans should respect the picture if not embrace it wholeheartedly, but history buffs will find something to appreciate as well in this 16th-century tale. Jun 5, 2017 Full Review Andy Webster New York Times Mr. Nishikori captures a sun-dappled Shimane Prefecture and the dynamics of Japanese feudal society, and his battle scenes have a laudably realistic grit, with minimal gore. Jun 1, 2017 Full Review Michael Rechtshaffen Los Angeles Times Visually galvanizing but dramatically leaden ... Jun 1, 2017 Full Review Chris Barsanti Film Journal International [A]n uncomfortable hybrid. Jun 1, 2017 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member Great story. Very beautiful and soulful movie. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/16/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis A young man in 16th-century Japan has to choose between two paths: He can follow in the footsteps of his father and grandfather as a master steel maker, or he can become a samurai to protect the village from thieves.
Director
Yoshinari Nishikôri
Screenwriter
Yoshinari Nishikôri
Genre
Action, Comedy, History, Drama, War
Original Language
Japanese
Runtime
2h 15m