and my big question raise: how come Masaki Kobayashi become the lesser known japanese director,overshadowed by Kurosawa? only by seeing this truly epic masterpiece,i already fall in love with his great cinematography skills,and brilliant storytelling. Though i never get the idea of Harakiri itself,but i got to admit,this is a true timeless classic epic story.and that last finale?whoa.now i know where Yang Zhimou’s Hero and Tarantino Kill Bill The bride vs Crazy 88 inspiration comes from..