Still from Bushido (2024), by Kazuya Shiraishi.
Still from Bushido (2024), by Kazuya Shiraishi.
Bushido (碁盤斬り)
7:00 pm–9:15 pm
Directed by Kazuya Shiraishi (Japan, 2024, 129 min.). Japanese with English subtitles.
From acclaimed director Kazuya Shiraishi comes Bushido, a gripping samurai epic blending old-school action with a scathing critique of feudal honor. Tsuyoshi Kusanagi stars as Kakunoshin Yanagida, a ronin falsely accused of theft and exiled from his clan. Living in Edo with his devoted daughter, he finds solace in the playing the strategic game of Go—until a scandal forces him on a quest for justice against the man who destroyed his life. As tensions rise, what begins as a quiet drama erupts into a breathtaking samurai showdown, with Shiraishi’s fluid camerawork and visceral fight choreography bringing each clash to life. A stunning blend of action, intrigue, and rich period detail, Bushido is both a thrilling revenge tale and a poignant meditation on honor and sacrifice.
“A lovingly conceived and meticulously executed throwback that revitalizes the genre.” —Japan Times
Wheelchair accessible
With English subtitles
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