Scabbard Samurai (2011)

Other name: さや侍, さやざむらい, Saya Zamurai

Description:

The gripping drama Scabbard Samurai follows Kanjuro, played by Nomi, a disgraced samurai who decides to give up his sword after a certain life-altering incident. Abandoning his weapon, Kanjuro wanders aimlessly through the land accompanied only by his loyal daughter, Kumada Sea. However, leaving his official post as a samurai without permission makes him a wanted fugitive. With a heavy bounty placed on his head, their journey of survival is cut short when they are eventually captured. Instead of facing immediate execution, Kanjuro is presented with an unexpected chance at survival. A notoriously eccentric feudal lord offers the weaponless warrior a highly unique and bizarre opportunity to earn a full acquittal. To secure his freedom and protect Kumada Sea, Kanjuro must face an unconventional challenge. This captivating film blends humor, family bonds, and the struggle for redemption, delivering a powerful story about a samurai trying to survive without his sword.

Director: Matsumoto Hitoshi [松本人志]

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2011

Genre:Drama; Family; Historical; Samurai