Harakiri

切腹
Harakiri
Genres: Action, Drama, History
Rating: 8.4
Language: ja
Year:1962
Country:JP
Runtime: 2h 15min
Tags: 17th century, asia, bakumatsu, black and white, bushi, distressing, edo period, excited, flashback, japan, jidaigeki, poverty, revenge, ronin, samurai, seppuku, shogunate, suicide

Where to watch:

Criterion Channel (Criterion Channel)

Description:

Tsugumo Hanshirō, a veteran samurai struggling with unemployment and loneliness, seeks a place within the prestigious House of Iyi to perform seppuku and find a worthy individual to complete his ritual. Suspecting that Hanshirō's intentions might be misguided, the senior counselor challenges him, questioning whether his desire for an honorable death is genuine or simply a plea for assistance. This evocative narrative unfolds as two intricately connected storylines delve into the intricate themes of samurai culture, exploring the subtle distinctions between honor and respect. Through Hanshirō's journey, audiences will be taken on a profound examination of the deeply-rooted principles that shaped the Samurai code, unraveling the complex layers of tradition and values in a captivating tale set against the backdrop of Japan's rich historical landscape.

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