Abacus and Sword
Set during the Meiji Restoration period of Edo era Japan, Naoyuki belongs to the 8th generation of the Inoyama family, a wealthy family known for finance & accounting. He is also a gifted mathematician and uses the abacus with extreme skills. Naoyuki works under the declining Kaga domain. Because of this, Naoyuki and his wife Koma suffer hardships as their stature and wealth dissipates.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | 武士の家計簿 |
| Year | 2010 |
| Country | Japan |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Yoshimitsu Morita |
| Runtime | 129 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.2/10 (9 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film transforms the dry ledgers of a samurai accountant into a compelling human story. Each entry becomes a poignant metaphor for integrity, with the abacus serving as a quiet weapon in a battle for honor.
What lingers after viewing is a profound respect for the unsung virtues of duty and precision. It’s a contemplative drama that finds immense power in restraint and meticulous detail. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Yoshimitsu Morita
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In a quiet setting to fully absorb the period details and subtle emotional depth.
🎭 Cast
Masato Sakai
Naoyuki Inoshiyama
Yukie Nakama
Koma Inoshiyama
Keiko Matsuzaka
Tsune Inoshiyama
Masahiko Nishimura
Yosohachi Nishihisashi
Mitsuko Kusabue
Obabasama
Yuki Ito
Shigeyuki Inoshiyama
Mina Fujii
Sei Inoshiyama
Kaito Oyagi
Naokichi Inoshiyama
Masatoshi Nakamura
Nobuyuki Inoshiyama
Yura Arata
Masa Takenaka
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