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The Pass: Last Days of the Samurai

2022·Movie
1h 54min
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.0
IMDb6.0

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High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Tense and spectacular

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Spectacle7
  • Violence7

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7
  • Nostalgia6

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Dark Humor1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

History, war, and a real life story

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters and performances

  • Character Depth9
  • Acting8
  • Direction7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

In the turbulent last days of the Edo period, Kawai Tsugunosuke, a Japanese samurai serving the Makino clan of Nagaoka, dreamt of independence from the restraints of vassalship. Despite his progressive views and his desire for his estate to remain neutral during the Boshin Civil War, he was bound by loyalty and duty to the clan and was compelled to choose sides.
Japanese Historical DramaSamurai EpicWar & ConflictDuty vs. IdealsPolitical IntrigueBiographical NarrativePeriod PieceSomber & ReflectiveLoyalty & Betrayal

Crew

Directed by:
Takashi Koizumi
Written by:
Takashi Koizumi, Ryōtarō Shiba
Produced by:
Shingo Sekine, SATO Tatsuharu, SUMIDA Setsuko
Composed by:
Masato Yano, Sayuri Ishikawa, Mami Takaishi

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Is The Pass: Last Days of the Samurai worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67/100 (IMDb 6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Pass: Last Days of the Samurai rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is The Pass: Last Days of the Samurai?

1 h 54 min

The Pass: Last Days of the Samurai runs 1 h 54 min.

Is The Pass: Last Days of the Samurai based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is The Pass: Last Days of the Samurai in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.