A humble page fathers a child by the daughter of a clan official and is banished. Years later, the child, now a stable boy, is reunited with his father, but feudal codes threaten their happiness. Uchida’s poignant masterpiece condemns the inflexible class system and launches an indictment of values that favor symbolic objects over human life. The film’s focus is on character rather than swordplay, and charged performances - especially child actor Motoharu Ueki - add to the emotional power.
Rashomon
Crime, Drama, Mystery
8.0
Warau Iemon
Drama, Horror
6.0
The Hidden Fortress
Drama, Action, Adventure
8.0
A Color Print of Edo
Drama, Action
7.2
Sekigahara
War, History, Drama
7.0
Stray Nightingale
Drama, Action
10.0
Devoted Servant Naosuke
Drama
0.0
Amagi Goe
TV Movie, Thriller, Drama
0.0
Onihei Crime Files: Sutegoro Takahagi
Action, Drama, TV Movie, Crime
8.0
新選組!! 土方歳三 最期の一日
Drama, History, TV Movie
7.0
While Traveling
Adventure, Music, Drama, Romance
0.0
Bring Me the Head of Shichiemon!
Drama, Action, Comedy
0.0
Jōiuchi
Drama, TV Movie, History
8.5
Harakiri
Action, Drama, History
8.4
When the Last Sword Is Drawn
Action, Drama, History
7.5
Ugetsu
Fantasy, Drama, Mystery
8.0
The Revenge of Yukinojo, Part 2: Dance of Revenge
Drama
0.0
The Revenge of Yukinojo, Part 3: Sword of Revenge
Drama
0.0
Kenkaku Shōbai: Tsujigiri
TV Movie, Drama
0.0
Kenkaku Shōbai: Kadowakashi
TV Movie, Drama
0.0