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The Twilight Samurai (2002)

The Twilight Samurai or Tasogare Seibei is a 2002 Japanese film directed by Yoji Yamada. Set in mid-19th century Japan, a few years before the Meiji Restoration, it follows the life of Seibei Iguchi, a low-ranking samurai employed as a bureaucrat. Poor, but not destitute, he still manages to lead a content and happy life with his daughters and senile mother. Through an unfortunate turn of events, the turbulent times conspire against him.

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Director: Yôji Yamada
Distributor: Shochiku Co., Ltd.
Empire Pictures
Release date: November 2, 2002
Running time: 129 min.
Gross: $7,338,987

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