Kakizaki Yuji’s period film is not like the jidaigeki films we are used to. While it deals with themes of seppuku, duty, and loyalty to one’s masters and the shogun, we see very little in terms of action. Instead, the film focuses on the inner thoughts and struggles of the protagonist—who is ordered to perform a ritual suicide—his wife, and their entire household, all leading up to the final moment.
Rashomon
Crime, Drama, Mystery
8.0
Zatoichi
Adventure, Drama, Action
7.2
Okehazama: Oda Nobunaga Birth of the Overlord
Drama, History, TV Movie
8.0
A Color Print of Edo
Drama, Action
7.2
Amagi Goe
TV Movie, Thriller, Drama
0.0
Seven Samurai
Action, Drama
8.5
Shadow Hunters
Drama, History, Action
8.0
Miss Hokusai
Animation, Drama, History
6.7
Warau Iemon
Drama, Horror
6.0
While Traveling
Adventure, Music, Drama, Romance
0.0
Throne of Blood
Drama, History
7.9
Red Beard
Drama
8.1
新選組!! 土方歳三 最期の一日
Drama, History, TV Movie
7.0
Mumon: The Land of Stealth
War, Action, History, Romance
6.5
Jōiuchi
Drama, TV Movie, History
8.5
Onihei Crime Files: Sutegoro Takahagi
Action, Drama, TV Movie, Crime
8.0
Bring Me the Head of Shichiemon!
Drama, Action, Comedy
0.0
Yagyu Jubei: The Fate of the World
Drama, Action, Adventure
4.0
Falling Camellia
Drama
8.2
13 Assassins
Adventure, Drama, Action
7.4