“The Twilight Samurai” is a 2002 Japanese historical drama film Directed by Yoji Yamada. The movie is based on the short story “The Bamboo Sword” by Shuhei Fujisawa.
Set in the late 19th century during the waning days of the samurai era, the film follows the life of Seibei Iguchi, a low-ranking samurai who leads a simple and humble life. Seibei’s days are filled with the responsibilities of raising his two young daughters and caring for his ailing mother.
Despite his samurai status, Seibei is nicknamed “Twilight Samurai” by his peers due to his lack of ambition and his preference for returning home early to care for his family. He is uninterested in politics and the martial glory associated with samurai status.
When Seibei is reluctantly drawn into a confrontation with a superior samurai, he must confront his own values and the changing world around him. The film explores themes of duty, honor, sacrifice, and the struggle to find balance in a time of societal upheaval.
| Release Date | 2 November 2002 |
| Language | English |
| File Type | SRT (Zip File) |
| Running Time | 2h 9m |