The Samurai(2023)
Live with a Sword
The Samurai Synopsis
Kenji and Shintaro, once esteemed as the castle town's best Samurai, were anticipated to become the next Sensei and top Samurai until an assault changed their fate. While saving their lord, Kenji's injury marked the end of his swordsmanship career, and the loss of his purpose led to a life of drunkenness, earning him the nickname "the quitter." Despite this, Kenji's wife, Rin, continued to support him, recognizing his enduring passion. Following Sensei Yamamoto's death, a will declared that the next Sensei would be determined by a showdown between Kenji and Shintaro, leading Rin to dedicate herself to Kenji's redemption through rigorous training. The time has come for Kenji to confront Shintaro.
The Samurai (2023) is a drama film directed by Toshi Asaka, released on March 5, 2023 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars Mami Hanano, Daichi Hirahara, Yoshioka Hiromi and Koji Kato.
- Director:
- Toshi Asaka
- Writers:
- Toshi Asaka
- Producers:
- Toshi Asaka
- Production:
- MustLove
- Budget:
- $500
- Status:
- Released
The Samurai Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Mami Hanano
Mami Hanano
as Ma'am
- Daichi Hirahara
Daichi Hirahara
as MIta Kenji
- Yoshioka Hiromi
Yoshioka Hiromi
as Sokichi
Koji Kato
as Mr. Sato
- Michael Liu
Michael Liu
as Student 03
- Yukko Ellie Onishi
Yukko Ellie Onishi
as Mita Rin
- Kahori Saito
Kahori Saito
as Sensei's Wife
- Take Sanada
Take Sanada
as Yakuza 05
- Yoshiya Sone
Yoshiya Sone
as Takeuchi Shintaro
Sosuke Tokuyama
as Sensei
- Hidenori Wagatsuma
Hidenori Wagatsuma
as Yakuza
- Yojiro Yamanaka
Yojiro Yamanaka
as Saburo
Key crew
Directed by Toshi Asaka, written by Toshi Asaka, produced by Toshi Asaka.
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The Samurai – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Samurai online?
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The Samurai (2023) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Samurai?
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The main cast of The Samurai (2023) includes Mami Hanano, Daichi Hirahara, Yoshioka Hiromi, Koji Kato and Michael Liu. The film was directed by Toshi Asaka. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Samurai released?
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The Samurai was released on March 5, 2023 and runs for 1h 31m.