Samurai Sensei
Watch TrailerHanpeita Takeichi, a samurai, finds that he has travelled through time to modern-day Japan. He's taken in by an old man who runs a cram school, and begins to work as a teacher there.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | サムライせんせい |
| Year | 2018 |
| Country | Japan |
| Genre | Comedy, Drama |
| Director | Kazushi Watanabe |
| Runtime | 94 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.4/10 (8 votes) |
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The director constructs this comedy-drama on the clash of ideologies, using the time-travel premise not as mere fantasy but as a lens to explore timeless themes of honor, duty, and adaptation. The film relies heavily on the lead performance, which skillfully portrays the inner turmoil of a man displaced from his own century.
What lingers after the credits is a warm, feel-good story with gentle humor and a moral core, reminding us that certain virtues are truly timeless. It’s a charming tale of finding one's place. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Kazushi Watanabe
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For a lighthearted, cozy watch at home, perhaps with family.
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