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Bushido: The Cruel Code of the Samurai

1963 · 122 min

A somber, slowly unfolding chronicle of inherited sacrifice that weighs heavily, asking patience as it traces generations of quiet suffering and cruel duty.

Directed by
Tadashi Imai
Genres
History, Drama, Action
Overview
After a salary-man's fiancée attempts suicide, he recounts his gruesome family history which saw generations of his ancestors suffer and sacrifice themselves for the sake of their cruel lords.
How it feels
Bleak, dark, melancholic and earnest. Measured and demanding.
About
Loyalty, betrayal, family, power
Content
Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.
Note
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Directed by
Tadashi Imai
Genres
History, Drama, Action
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How it feels

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Full breakdown
Tone
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
demanding, 4 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Era
period
Audience
adult
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence strong
  • Sex mild
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action4
Horror3
Humour1
Realism7
Romance3
Tension6
Darkness8
Complexity7
Emotional weight8

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