Bushido

Kakunoshin Yanagida, a samurai wrongly exiled from his Han due to false accusations, lives in poverty with his daughter, Kino. Despite his hardships, he refuses to abandon the pride and honor of his samurai heritage. A skilled Go competitor, he always plays with integrity. When the truth behind the accusations is revealed, Kakunoshin, consumed by rage, seeks revenge—even if it means tearing him away from his daughter. Bushido is a samurai film that blends reverence for cinematic and samurai traditions with modern cinematic techniques. The film’s power lies in its growing tension, Tsuyoshi Kusanagi's charismatic performance, and the use of the game of Go as a metaphor for endurance and virtuous thought.