# After the Rain (2000)

> A compassionate wandering samurai finds his ideals tested when his swordsmanship earns him a place inside a jealous lord’s castle.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/9137

## Facts

- Runtime: 91 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Takashi Koizumi
- Cast: Akira Terao, Yoshiko Miyazaki, Shirō Mifune, Hisashi Igawa, Hidetaka Yoshioka, Tatsuya Nakadai, Mieko Harada, Fumi Dan
- TMDB rating: 7.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0181960/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: gentle, humane, reflective, quiet evening, rainy day

## Synopsis

A masterless samurai brings joy to a secluded inn amidst a torrential downpour, but his skills spark jealousy and conflict.

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- [Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple (1955)](https://ember.film/movie/19616)
- [Zatoichi Challenged (1967)](https://ember.film/movie/36978)
- [Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto (1954)](https://ember.film/movie/19615)
- [When the Last Sword Is Drawn (2003)](https://ember.film/movie/8546)
- [Love and Honor (2006)](https://ember.film/movie/12377)
- [Zatoichi Goes to the Fire Festival (1970)](https://ember.film/movie/36981)
- [Gate of Hell (1953)](https://ember.film/movie/28205)
- [New Tale of Zatoichi (1963)](https://ember.film/movie/11149)
- [Samurai Rebellion (1967)](https://ember.film/movie/16210)
- [Sanjuro (1962)](https://ember.film/movie/6671)

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