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When the Last Sword Is Drawn

Film · 2003

Kanichiro Yoshimura is a Samurai and Family man who can no longer support his wife and children on the the low pay he receives from his small town clan, he is forced by the love for his family to leave for the city in search of higher pay to support them.

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The people who made it

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Behind the camera

  1. Takehiro Nakajimawriter
  2. Yojiro Takitadirector
  3. Nobuko Tomitaeditor
  4. Isao Tomitaeditor
  5. Takehiko Nakajimaproducer · production designer
  6. Takeshi Hamadacinematographer
  7. Joe Hisaishicomposer
  8. Hideshi Miyajimaproducer
  9. Nozomu Enokiproducer
  10. Takanori Satoproducer
  11. Toshihisa Wataiproducer
  12. Shigeyuki Onoderaproducer
  13. Kyōko Heyaproduction designer

On screen

  1. Kiichi Nakailead actor
  2. Takehiro Muratalead actor
  3. Yui Natsukawalead actor
  4. Koichi Satolead actor
  5. Yuji Miyakesupporting actor
  6. Atsushi Itosupporting actor
  7. Keisuke Horibesupporting actor
  8. Masato Sakaisupporting actor
  9. Miki Nakatanisupporting actor
  10. Eugene Nomurasupporting actor
  11. Ryo Kasesupporting actor
  12. Akihiro Ôishiguest actor
  13. Momo Nakayamaguest actor
  14. Yoshinori Hirumaguest actor
  15. Tatsuo Yamadaguest actor
  16. Dai Watanabeguest actor
  17. Sora Tômaguest actor
  18. Kôji Tsukamotoguest actor
  19. Ayumu Saitoguest actor
  20. Sansei Shiomiguest actor
  21. Hideaki Itoguest actor
  22. Masayoshi Hanedaguest actor
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From the people who made When the Last Sword Is Drawn

40
  1. Departures2008 · FilmExceptional· 5 shared
  2. Gamera 3: Revenge of Iris1999 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  3. Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack2001 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  4. Shinobi: Heart Under Blade2005 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  5. Broken Rage2024 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  6. Mei and the Kittenbus2002 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  7. Mr. Dough and the Egg Princess2010 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  8. A Scene at the Sea1991 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  9. Fireworks1997 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  10. My Neighbor Totoro1988 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  11. Tsubaki Sanjuro2007 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  12. Howl's Moving Castle2004 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  13. Ponyo2008 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  14. Kids Return1996 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  15. The Wind Rises2013 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  16. Sonatine1993 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  17. The Tale of The Princess Kaguya2013 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  18. Kikujiro1999 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  19. Castle in the Sky1986 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  20. Porco Rosso1992 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  21. Brother2000 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  22. Dolls2002 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  23. Princess Mononoke1997 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  24. Kiki's Delivery Service1989 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  25. Warriors of the Wind1984 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  26. Dark Water2002 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  27. Welcome to Dongmakgol2005 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  28. The Boy and the Heron2023 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  29. Spirited Away2001 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  30. Children of the Sea2019 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  31. NiNoKuni2019 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  32. The Hidden Blade2004 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  33. A Big Bold Beautiful Journey2025 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  34. Let the Bullets Fly2010 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  35. Love and Honor2006 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  36. The Twilight Samurai2002 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  37. The Kingdom of Dreams and Madness2013 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  38. Maborosi1995 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  39. Shall We Dance?1996 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  40. Battle Royale2000 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
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Through the cast

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  1. Fukushima 50Koichi SatoShigeyuki Onodera2020 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  2. The SpiralKoichi SatoMiki Nakatani1998 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  3. Sukiyaki Western DjangoKoichi Sato2007 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  4. Riding Alone for Thousands of MilesKiichi Nakai2005 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  5. Grave of the FirefliesYui Natsukawa2005 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  6. Still WalkingYui Natsukawa2008 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  7. ZatoichiYui Natsukawa2003 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  8. DororoKiichi Nakai2007 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  9. Warriors of Heaven and EarthKiichi Nakai2003 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  10. Godzilla 2000: MillenniumTakehiro Murata1999 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  11. Godzilla vs. MothraTakehiro Murata1992 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  12. Flying ColorsAtsushi Ito2015 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  13. RingMiki Nakatani1998 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  14. Tales from EarthseaYui Natsukawa2006 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  15. EmperorEugene NomuraMasayoshi Haneda2012 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  16. Pom PokoTakehiro Murata1994 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  17. Key of LifeMasato Sakai2012 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  18. Ring 2Miki Nakatani1999 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  19. The Sky CrawlersRyo Kase2008 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  20. RestlessRyo Kase2011 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  21. Beyond OutrageRyo Kase2012 · FilmFaint· 3 shared
  22. Like Someone in LoveRyo Kase2012 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  23. Memories of MatsukoMiki Nakatani2006 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  24. The Fable: The Killer Who Doesn't KillKoichi Sato2021 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  25. InfectionKoichi Sato2004 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  26. Letters from Iwo JimaRyo Kase2006 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  27. OutrageRyo Kase2010 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  28. Legal HighMasato Sakai2012 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  29. Hanzawa NaokiMasato Sakai2013 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  30. Tokyo!Ryo Kase2008 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  31. Age of Samurai: Battle for JapanHideaki ItoMasayoshi Haneda2021 · TV seriesFaint· 2 shared
  32. Bel CantoRyo Kase2018 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  33. Tokyo ViceEugene NomuraHideaki Ito2022 · TV seriesFaint· 3 shared
  34. Tokyo FistKôji Tsukamoto1995 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  35. I WishYui Natsukawa2011 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  36. Nobody KnowsRyo Kase2004 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  37. Tokyo Gore PoliceKeisuke Horibe2008 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  38. SilkMiki Nakatani2007 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  39. MarebitoAyumu SaitoMasayoshi Haneda2004 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  40. Our Little SisterRyo Kase2015 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  41. Wood Job!Hideaki Ito2014 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  42. Cutie HoneyRyo Kase2004 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  43. Outrage CodaSansei Shiomi2017 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  44. Terra FormarsHideaki Ito2016 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  45. Godzilla vs. DestoroyahTakehiro Murata1995 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  46. Godzilla Against MechaGodzillaTakehiro Murata2002 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  47. The Taste of TeaKeisuke HoribeRyo Kase2004 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  48. Lesson of the EvilHideaki Ito2012 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  49. Kingdom III: The Flame of DestinyKoichi Sato2023 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  50. Kingdom: Return of the Great GeneralKoichi Sato2024 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  51. MinamataRyo Kase2020 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  52. Kingdom 2: Far and AwayKoichi Sato2022 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  53. Mishima: A Life in Four ChaptersKoichi Sato1985 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  54. Last Samurai StandingHideaki Ito2025 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  55. Bullet BalletKôji Tsukamoto1998 · FilmFaint· 1 shared

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