The Twilight Samurai
たそがれ清兵衛
Seibei Iguchi leads a difficult life as a low ranking samurai at the turn of the nineteenth century. A widower with a meager income, Seibei struggles to take care of his two daughters and senile mother. New prospects seem to open up when the beautiful Tomoe, a childhood friend, comes back into he and his daughters' life, but as the Japanese feudal system unravels, Seibei is still bound by the code of honor of the samurai and by his own sense of social precedence. How can he find a way to do what is best for those he loves?
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Where can I watch The Twilight Samurai in the United States?
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What are the ratings for The Twilight Samurai?
The Twilight Samurai scores 7.8 on The Movie Database, 8.0 on IMDb, 94% on Rotten Tomatoes, and 85 on Metacritic.
Who stars in The Twilight Samurai?
The Twilight Samurai stars Hiroyuki Sanada, Rie Miyazawa, Nenji Kobayashi, Mitsuru Fukikoshi, and Min Tanaka. Yoji Yamada is the director.
How long is The Twilight Samurai?
The Twilight Samurai runs 2h 9m (129 minutes).
When did The Twilight Samurai come out?
The Twilight Samurai was released on November 2, 2002.
Which studio made The Twilight Samurai?
The Twilight Samurai was produced by Shochiku, Sumitomo Corporation, and Hakuhodo in Japan.
What was the budget for The Twilight Samurai?
The Twilight Samurai was made on a budget of $5,000,000.
How much did The Twilight Samurai make at the box office?
The Twilight Samurai grossed $7,372,769 worldwide, against a budget of $5,000,000.
What language is The Twilight Samurai in?
The Twilight Samurai is in Japanese, and its original title is たそがれ清兵衛.
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