Bland, peaceful, calm is the biggest feeling of this film. Yoji Yamada created a grand personal inner space with minimal scenes. Make an otherwise emotional story lukewarm. It is rare to see such a small-scale story in an era where visual effects and editing are emphasized. Of course, this also fell short of expectations.
In terms of the story itself, it feels very similar to another Japanese film "The Kiyobei of Dusk". They are all samurai movies that see the truth in plainness. They are all inspirational stories about wanting to talk and breaking up feelings and striving for dignity. But you have to calm down and feel it.
Of course, no matter how the story changes, the protagonist will always win his dignity with the sword in the end. The directors have given us bright endings, and Yoji Yamada is no exception.
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