A Samurai in Time
Winner – Best Film – Japanese Academy Awards 2025.
A samurai from Edo period Japan is hurled through time by a bolt of lightning and wakes up on a modern-day filming of a samurai TV series. Confused but with a sword in hand, he gets a job as a stuntman, where his true skill shines through. With the help of the ambitious assistant director Yuko, he navigates a world of culture clashes, humor and lessons to be learned in a very charming comedy. The film is thought-provoking and funny in a way that suits both those who like rom-coms, action and art-house films. A Samurai In Time is truly a unique gem!
With "A Samurai In Time", director Junichi Yasuda has created a heartwarming and action-packed journey where he masterfully mixes laughter and action with thoughtful reflections on the passage of time and traditions. The film pays tribute to the legacy of historical samurai films with authentic sword fights and an emotional touch.
| Category: | Feature film |
| Genre: | Comedy, fantasy |
| Director: | Junichi Yasuda |
| Actor: | Makiya Yamaguchi, Norimasa Fuke, Yuno Sakura, Rantaro Mine, Ken Shonozaki, Manko Kurenai, Yoshiharu Fukuda, Hajime Inoue, Akinori Ando, Tsutomu Tamura |
| Country: | Japan |
| Language: | Japanese |
