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Love or Duty: Samurai Rebellion

2013 · 133 min Drama History Action TV Movie
6.7 / 10 · TMDB

In the Edo period of Japan, a samurai’s life belonged to his lord. On the battlefield or in the home, a loyal samurai must always obey his lord’s commands. This is the tragic story of one such loyal samurai, whose love for his family forced him to make the ultimate choice of disobeying the wishes of his lord.

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Original Title 上意討ち 拝領妻始末
Year 2013
Country Japan
Genre Drama, History, Action, TV Movie
Director Meiji Fujita
Runtime 133 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.7/10 (3 votes)

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The film meticulously dissects the collision between unwavering feudal loyalty and the primal call of the human heart. Its power lies not in action, but in the devastating silence of a man trapped by the very codes that define him, where a single act of love becomes the ultimate rebellion.

What lingers after the final frame is the haunting weight of an impossible choice, a poignant reminder that the deepest battles are often fought within the soul. It's a timeless tragedy of duty versus desire. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Meiji Fujita

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