A Samurai Chronicle
Seen it?2014 | 129 min | Drama
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 9 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Japanese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
A retired samurai must redeem himself for a crime that he committed earlier in his life.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsWeak
0 wins and 2 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$9 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 3K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Takashi Koizumi
- Koji YakushoToda
- Junichi OkadaShozaburo
- Maki HorikitaKaoru
- Mieko HaradaOrie
- Haruto YoshidaIkutaro
- Gotaro Tsunashima
- Tomoko Otakara
- Mantaro Koichi
- Rei Nakano
- Maiko Kawakami