Dark Samurai
Synopsis
The film is inspired by Miyamoto Musashi who was one of the most famous Japanese ronin and warrior philosophers. This very alternate and visual interpretation of the fate of Miyamoto is brought into a mixture of contemporary Yakuza underworld and a hypnotic Samurai after-life. We flow seamlessly between through life, death, rebirth and the afterlife and challenge our traditional definition of the past, present and future. The film explores the agonizing and painful processes that go through the shattered mind of Miyamoto, as he desperately tries to hold on to the only thing he has left - The rapidly fading memories of his undying love for a woman named, Otsu. A love that for a Yakuza-Samurai is strictly forbidden and which will prove to have catastrophic consequences.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sidney Lexy Plaut
- Screenplay & Story
- Sidney Lexy Plaut
- Original Title
- Dark Samurai
- Country of Origin
- Denmark
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Production Studios
- Spearhead Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sidney Lexy Plaut
Sidney Lexy Plaut
Sidney Lexy Plaut
Adriana Filipczuk, Lene Børglum
Department Leadership Roster
Sidney Lexy Plaut
Writer
Sidney Lexy Plaut
Director
Sidney Lexy Plaut
Screenplay
Sidney Lexy Plaut
Editor
Adriana Filipczuk
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dark Samurai
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What is Dark Samurai about?
The film is inspired by Miyamoto Musashi who was one of the most famous Japanese ronin and warrior philosophers. This very alternate and visual interpretation of the fate of Miyamoto is brought into a mixture of contemporary Yakuza underworld and a hypnotic Samurai after-life. We flow seamlessly between through life, death, rebirth and the afterlife and challenge our traditional definition of the past, present and future. The film explores the agonizing and painful processes that go through the shattered mind of Miyamoto, as he desperately tries to hold on to the only thing he has left - The rapidly fading memories of his undying love for a woman named, Otsu. A love that for a Yakuza-Samurai is strictly forbidden and which will prove to have catastrophic consequences.
Who directed Dark Samurai?
Dark Samurai was directed by Sidney Lexy Plaut.
Who stars in Dark Samurai?
The principal cast of Dark Samurai includes David Sakurai, Louise Cho.
When was Dark Samurai released and how long is it?
Dark Samurai was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.