






An innocuous comment during a weapon inspection wounds the pride of low-ranking samurai Shinpachi, leading to an argument with his superior. The situation snowballs out of control, leading to a deadly duel and political fallout which threatens the entire clan. Declared mentally unstable by the corrupt authority, Shinpachi begins his descent into true insanity…
Direction
Imai's claustrophobic framing traps you in Shinpachi's shrinking world.
Acting
Nakamura's descent from pride to madness without histrionics.
Cinematography
Stark black-and-white that makes every room feel like a cell.
Director
Tadashi Imai
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes