Nomitori Samurai
Hironoshin is a samurai of the Echigo-Nagaoka clan. One day, Hironoshin attends a party at a mansion in Edo where his lord, Tadakiyo is invited to recite poems. Hironoshin is asked to give his opinion and foolishly comments that the piece was plagiarized. Infuriated, Tadakiyo orders Hironoshin to live his life without honor as a ‘cat flea picker', which is in fact a pseudonym for a male prostitute. The honest and straight-shooting Hironoshin convinces himself that he has no other options, and resigns himself to live as a sex worker. Hironoshin becomes an apprentice to a flea-picker boss who encourages him, convinced that Hironoshin is exacting revenge in the guise of a prostitute.
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Plot Summary
In the Edo period, a low-ranking samurai named Kanzaemon is exiled from his clan after failing a mission. He wanders the land, taking on odd jobs and struggling to survive. Along his journey, he encounters various people and learns valuable lessons about honor, loyalty, and the true meaning of being a samurai.
Critical Reception
Nomitori Samurai received mixed to positive reviews, with many praising its visual style and the performances of its lead actors. Some critics found the plot to be somewhat predictable, but generally acknowledged its effort in portraying the samurai code.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its atmospheric direction and historical setting.
- Noted for strong performances, particularly from the main cast.
- Some found the narrative pacing and plot elements to be less engaging.
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Fun Fact
The film's title, 'Nomitori Samurai', roughly translates to 'Louse-catching Samurai', reflecting the protagonist's humble and often demeaning work after his exile.
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