The Twilight Samurai
The Twilight Samurai (2002) is a romance drama, directed by Yoji Yamada. It stars Hiroyuki Sanada and Rie Miyazawa. The 129-minute film holds an audience score of 7.8/10.
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What The Twilight Samurai Is About
In the mid nineteenth century a low-ranking samurai who has lost his wife takes extra work after hours to support his two daughters and his ailing mother. He wants to fight nobody. The film ties the samurai narrative entirely to housework and money trouble; the narrative delays the fight until it becomes unavoidable, and the single duel is short, ugly and frightening. The sword here is not a skill but an obligation. Yoji Yamada directed, with Hiroyuki Sanada. It was nominated for the foreign language film Oscar. Who it's for: those who like calm period drama. Who it's not for: viewers waiting for a fight; the film is almost entirely daily life.
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What is The Twilight Samurai about?
In the mid nineteenth century a low-ranking samurai who has lost his wife takes extra work after hours to support his two daughters and his ailing mother. He wants to fight nobody.
Where can I watch The Twilight Samurai?
The Twilight Samurai isn't currently listed on major digital platforms. Availability can change over time. Check the "Where to Watch" section for the latest.
How long is The Twilight Samurai?
The Twilight Samurai runs for 129 minutes (2h 9m).
When did The Twilight Samurai come out?
The Twilight Samurai was released in 2002.
Who directed The Twilight Samurai?
The Twilight Samurai was directed by Yoji Yamada.
Who stars in The Twilight Samurai?
The Twilight Samurai stars Hiroyuki Sanada, Rie Miyazawa, Nenji Kobayashi, Mitsuru Fukikoshi.
What is The Twilight Samurai's rating?
The Twilight Samurai holds 8.0/10 on IMDb and 7.8/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 80 out of 100.
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