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Withered Tree, the Adventures of Monjiro

1972Movie1 h 31 min

Crime
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6

A profoundly sad, tense action movie about history and crime, with standout performances.

Good for thought-provoking · adults · intergenerational

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you need an uplifting mood

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Story

Kogarashi Monjiro is a lone samurai who agrees to take responsibility for a murder that his friend committed so that he can stay with his dying mother, with the expectation that his friend will confess and get him pardoned once she dies. Monjiro is sentenced to an island for prisoners. When he discovers that his friend's mother has died over a year ago, Monjiro seeks to escape with a group of prisoners in order to get his revenge.

Feels like

  • Melancholic Samurai Drama
  • Historical Revenge Tale
  • Stoic Lone Wolf Protagonist
  • Atmospheric Period Piece
  • Tragic Honor Code
  • Slow-Burn Narrative
  • Visually Rich Edo Era
  • Psychological Burden of Guilt

Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by
Sadao Nakajima
Written by
Sadao Nakajima, Saho Sasazawa
Music by
Chūji Kinoshita

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

June 21, 1972 · 1 h 31 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released
June 21, 1972
Runtime
1 h 31 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Action, Crime
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
1 country

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Withered Tree, the Adventures of Monjiro?"

Questions about Withered Tree, the Adventures of Monjiro

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Withered Tree, the Adventures of Monjiro?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Withered Tree, the Adventures of Monjiro worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 6.6).

Will I feel good after watching Withered Tree, the Adventures of Monjiro?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for melancholy and 8 for bleakness, against 3 for hopefulness.

Is Withered Tree, the Adventures of Monjiro plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Withered Tree, the Adventures of Monjiro in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.