Good Soil
“One man must choose between his family or his faith.”
Synopsis
Ships from Europe brought Christianity to the shores of Japan in 1549. For decades the seeds of faith grew under the watchful gaze of the Shogun, but the fear of foreign influence eventually gave rise to persecution. By 1624, Japanese Christians enjoyed only a few more years of peace. Jinbei Mauda comes to a point in his journey were he has to choose between his family or faith. Jinbei Masuda, a Japanese Christian of the samurai class who draws his strength from his faith, family and kenjitsu (Art of the Sword). However, he is caught up in the shogun's policy of religious persecution and must choose between his loved ones or his God.
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Good Soil Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2007-09-18
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 3, 2007
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Craig Shimahara
- Screenplay & Story
- Craig Shimahara
- Original Title
- Good Soil
- Country of Origin
- Japan, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Japanese
- Runtime
- 25m
- Production Studios
- Shinca Productions, R.A.G.E. Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Craig Shimahara
Craig Shimahara
Craig Shimahara, Shin Koyamada, Ken Nakada
Department Leadership Roster
Craig Shimahara
Director
Shin Koyamada
Producer
Ken Nakada
Producer
Craig Shimahara
Writer
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What is Good Soil about?
Ships from Europe brought Christianity to the shores of Japan in 1549. For decades the seeds of faith grew under the watchful gaze of the Shogun, but the fear of foreign influence eventually gave rise to persecution. By 1624, Japanese Christians enjoyed only a few more years of peace. Jinbei Mauda comes to a point in his journey were he has to choose between his family or faith. Jinbei Masuda, a Japanese Christian of the samurai class who draws his strength from his faith, family and kenjitsu (Art of the Sword). However, he is caught up in the shogun's policy of religious persecution and must choose between his loved ones or his God.
Who directed Good Soil?
Good Soil was directed by Craig Shimahara.
Who stars in Good Soil?
The principal cast of Good Soil includes Shin Koyamada, Yoshi Ando, Atsushi Hirata, Yutaka Takeuchi, Craig Reid.
When was Good Soil released and how long is it?
Good Soil was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 25m.