Harakiri
1962
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Synopsis
Down-on-his-luck veteran Tsugumo Hanshirō enters the courtyard of the prosperous House of Iyi. Unemployed, and with no family, he hopes to find a place to commit seppuku—and a worthy second to deliver the coup de grâce in his suicide ritual. The senior counselor for the Iyi clan questions the ronin’s resolve and integrity, suspecting Hanshirō of seeking charity rather than an honorable end. What follows is a pair of interlocking stories which lay bare the difference between honor and respect, and promises to examine the legendary foundations of the Samurai code.
Harakiri (1962) is a 2h 15min action feature film by Masaki Kobayashi. Down-on-his-luck veteran Tsugumo Hanshirō enters the courtyard of the prosperous House of Iyi.
Facts
Setting
Edo
Production
Shochiku
Original language
Japanese
Trailer
Stills
Festival History
- International Film Festival Rotterdam 1975 generic
- Valladolid International Film Festival 1965 generic
- Cannes Film Festival 1963 generic
- Locarno International Film Festival 1963 generic
