When the Last Sword Is Drawn

When the Last Sword is Drawn (Japanese: 壬生義士伝, Mibu gishi den) is a 2003 Japanese movie directed by Yojiro Takita. It tells the story of two samurai, one of whom is a taciturn killer (played by Koichi Sato), and the other who appears to be a money-grubbing country bumpkin (played by Kiichi Nakai). The main storyline is set during the fall of the Tokugawa shogunate, but it is told in a series of flashbacks as two characters reminisce.

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2003 - Japanese movie - Yojiro Takita - Samurai - Koichi Sato - Kiichi Nakai - Tokugawa shogunate - Flashbacks

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The movie's themes include conflicting loyalty to clan, lord, and family. Many viewers find the final part of the movie extremely moving.

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