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A destitute samurai drifts into the affluent courtyard of the Iyi clan, seeking a place to end his life with ritual precision. He hopes to find a willing assistant for the final blow, but the clan’s senior counselor doubts his motives, suspecting a ploy for charity rather than a noble farewell.
The encounter spirals into a tense duel of philosophies, exposing the fragile line between true honor and superficial respect. Through stark dialogue and measured action, the film dissects the mythic Samurai code, offering a gritty, introspective look at duty, reputation, and the personal cost of living by an ancient creed.
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Cast

Tatsuya Nakadai
Hanshiro Tsugumo

Akira Ishihama
Motome Chijiiwa

Shima Iwashita
Miho Tsugumo

Tetsuro Tamba
Hikokuro Omodaka

Masao Mishima
Tango Inaba

Ichirō Nakatani
Hayato Yazaki


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