# The Twilight Samurai (2002)

> A low-ranking samurai chooses family survival and quiet affection while an unraveling feudal order demands one last act of honor.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/7141

## Facts

- Runtime: 129 min
- Genres: Drama, Romance
- Director: Yoji Yamada
- Cast: Hiroyuki Sanada, Rie Miyazawa, Nenji Kobayashi, Mitsuru Fukikoshi, Min Tanaka, Ren Osugi, Hiroshi Kanbe, Miki Ito
- TMDB rating: 7.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0351817/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: melancholic, wistful, contemplative, quiet evening, reflective viewing

## Synopsis

A poignant tale of love and duty unfolds in the life of a humble samurai.

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- [The Sword of Doom (1966)](https://ember.film/movie/11990)
- [Love and Honor (2006)](https://ember.film/movie/12377)
- [Still Walking (2008)](https://ember.film/movie/14835)
- [Gate of Hell (1953)](https://ember.film/movie/28205)
- [Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island (1956)](https://ember.film/movie/19618)
- [Shinobi: Heart Under Blade (2005)](https://ember.film/movie/5229)
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