SAMURAI FICTION
Directed by: Hiroyuki Nakano
(From IMDB) Three centuries ago, a precious sword was stolen by Kazamatsuri -- the historic sword, priceless for the clan (Shogun Tokugawa donated it to clan 80 years before that, at the same time that he established them as the local rulers). The Clan Lord's counselor's youngest son Heishiro goes to retrieve the sword himself to protect the clan from the shame or possible demise. He is accompanied with two friends, Shintaro and Tadasuke, and followed by the ninjas of the clan. After Kazamatsuri wounds Heishiro and kills one of his friends, the young aristocrat still wants revenge more than the sword itself, but meanwhile having to recover from his wounds, in the small forest house of a lonely samurai and his daughter. At the same time, Kamazatsuri stays in nearby town in the entertainment center run by Okatsu and falls into her. The older samurai tries to dissuade Heishiro from fighting with Kamazatsuri, but is himself gradually drawn into the conflict.
(Note from Sensei) A few big name Japanese actors took the time to star in this zany comedy taking a break from the often very dramatic portrayals of the samurai. The humor remains very Japanese, but anyone can laugh and enjoy this film. I highly recommend it if you need a good laugh. (Plus, the ninja is similar to Paul...constantly injured, but staying strong)
Directed by: Hiroyuki Nakano
(From IMDB) Three centuries ago, a precious sword was stolen by Kazamatsuri -- the historic sword, priceless for the clan (Shogun Tokugawa donated it to clan 80 years before that, at the same time that he established them as the local rulers). The Clan Lord's counselor's youngest son Heishiro goes to retrieve the sword himself to protect the clan from the shame or possible demise. He is accompanied with two friends, Shintaro and Tadasuke, and followed by the ninjas of the clan. After Kazamatsuri wounds Heishiro and kills one of his friends, the young aristocrat still wants revenge more than the sword itself, but meanwhile having to recover from his wounds, in the small forest house of a lonely samurai and his daughter. At the same time, Kamazatsuri stays in nearby town in the entertainment center run by Okatsu and falls into her. The older samurai tries to dissuade Heishiro from fighting with Kamazatsuri, but is himself gradually drawn into the conflict.
(Note from Sensei) A few big name Japanese actors took the time to star in this zany comedy taking a break from the often very dramatic portrayals of the samurai. The humor remains very Japanese, but anyone can laugh and enjoy this film. I highly recommend it if you need a good laugh. (Plus, the ninja is similar to Paul...constantly injured, but staying strong)
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