The Twilight Samurai

As the feudal Japan era draws to a close, a widower samurai experiences difficulty balancing clan loyalties, 2 young daughters, an aged mother, and the sudden reappearance of his childhood sweetheart.

Director

Yôji Yamada

Writer

Shûhei Fujisawa, Yôji Yamada, Yoshitaka Asama

Released

2 Nov 2002

Country

Japan

Awards

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 38 wins & 9 nominations total