The most honored screen import in a decade!
Japan, 1159. Moritō, a brave samurai, performs a heroic act by rescuing the lovely Kesa during a violent uprising. Moritō falls in love with her, but becomes distraught when he finds out that she is married.
- Director
- Teinosuke Kinugasa
- Writers
- Teinosuke Kinugasa, Masaichi Nagata
Themes12th centurybuddhistbushidohusband wife relationshipjealousy
