Based on the last screenplay written by the late legendary Akira Kurosawa. This is a beautifully shot film with a quiet and yet moving story that shed light on a Samurai's life. Directed by Takashi Koizumi who worked as Kurosawa's assistant director for 28 years. Starring Akira Terao, Yoshiko Miyazaki, Shiro Mifune, et al. This marks Koizumi's directorial debut. Super Hi-Bit edition with no extras.