The Samurai I Loved
Originally released in 2005. The Samurai I Loved is a drama/romance film. directed by Mitsuo Kurotsuchi. With a runtime of 2h 11m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Matsumoto Kōshirō X, Yoshino Kimura, and Koji Imada
Synopsis
A young samurai stuck at the bottom of the hierarchical order attempts to rescue his childhood sweetheart from an evil clan lord after learning of a plot to kill her and her infant child. Bunshiro Maki is a skilled swordfighter who's lethal with a blade, yet still can't rise through the ranks of the system. After his father is accused of plotting against his clan and forced to commit ritual suicide, his longtime love Fuku is sent to Edo to become the clan lord's concubine. A few years later, Fuku has bore the clan lord a son. When Maki learns that the clan has hatched a plan to kill Fuku and her son to secure succession to the throne, he recruits two childhood friends to help thwart the diabolical plot.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 1, 2005
20 years ago
Runtime
2h 11m
131 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (13 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- TOHO
- dentsu
- Sedic International
- Geneon Entertainment
- TV Asahi
- Asahi Broadcasting Corporation
- Nagoya Broadcasting Network
- The Asahi Shimbun
- Tokyo ASA Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Samurai I Loved about?
A young samurai stuck at the bottom of the hierarchical order attempts to rescue his childhood sweetheart from an evil clan lord after learning of a plot to kill her and her infant child. Bunshiro ...
Who directed The Samurai I Loved?
The Samurai I Loved was directed by Mitsuo Kurotsuchi.
How long is The Samurai I Loved?
The Samurai I Loved has a runtime of 2 hours and 11 minutes (131 minutes total).
When was The Samurai I Loved released?
The Samurai I Loved was released on October 1, 2005 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Samurai I Loved?
The main cast of The Samurai I Loved includes Matsumoto Kōshirō X, Yoshino Kimura, Koji Imada, Ryo Fukawa, Mieko Harada.