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January 10 Japanese Film Night Feb 13th at 7.00pmThe Twilight Samurai or Tasogare Seibei (たそがれ清兵衛? literally "Twilight Seibei") is a 2002 Japanese film directed by Yoji Yamada. Set in mid-19th century Japan, a few years before the Meiji Restoration, it follows the life of Seibei Iguchi, a low-ranking samurai employed as a bureaucrat. Poor, but not destitute, he still manages to lead a content and happy life with his daughters and senile mother. Sadly, through an unfortunate turn of events, the turbulent times conspire against him.
The film is different from many other samurai-themed films in that it concentrates on showing the main character's everyday struggles, instead of focusing on action-oriented battles. Thus, the film carries only two fight scenes.
DOORS OPEN AT 6.30 Film will START AT 7.00 pm SHARP |
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