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Scabbard Samurai
Scabbard Samurai
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SCABBARD SAMURAI

Saya-zamurai

Directed by Hitoshi Matsumoto
Japan, 2010
Comedy, Cult

Synopsis

Kanjuro Nomi is an aging samurai who only has a scabbard. Deserting his lord to wander the land with his daughter Tae, Kanjuro is captured and sentenced to an unusual punishment: he has 30 days to bring a smile to the sad prince who has lost his mother—or else he must die.

Synopsis

Kanjuro Nomi is an aging samurai who only has a scabbard. Deserting his lord to wander the land with his daughter Tae, Kanjuro is captured and sentenced to an unusual punishment: he has 30 days to bring a smile to the sad prince who has lost his mother—or else he must die.