Directed by Masaki Kobayashi
A drama film directed by Masaki Kobayashi.
◈ CrunchScore
Top 3%
of all movies · weighted by audience size & source agreement
★ TMDB Audience Rating
8.3/10
278 ratings
The mother of a feudal lord's only heir is kidnapped by the lord. Her husband and his samurai father must decide whether to accept the unjust decision, or risk death to rescue her.
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Top 5% in every cohort we track — a consistent classic.
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