# Love and Honor (2006)

> A blind low-ranking samurai rebuilds his swordsmanship and sense of dignity after coercion and betrayal threaten his marriage in feudal Japan.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/12377

## Facts

- Runtime: 121 min
- Genres: Drama, Romance
- Director: Yoji Yamada
- Cast: Takuya Kimura, Rei Dan, Takashi Sasano, Kaori Momoi, Nenji Kobayashi, Ken Ogata, Bandō Mitsugorō X, Makoto Akatsuka
- TMDB rating: 7.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0483578/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: melancholic, contemplative, restrained, quiet evening, historical cinema night

## Synopsis

A blind samurai seeks vengeance for his wife's dishonor in a world of feudal loyalty and betrayal.

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