SummaryA samurai who gets hit by lightning wakes up to find himself on a film set in the present day and starts to work as an extra on samurai films.
Directed By:Jun'ichi Yasuda
Written By:Jun'ichi Yasuda
A Samurai in Time
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Aug 4, 2025
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A Samurai in Time isn’t just having fun with fake swords and chonmage wigs, as it also provides a lot of gentle reflections about history, modernity, and our place in it all.
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Production Company:
- Mirai Eigasha
Release Date:Aug 5, 2025
Duration:2 h 11 m
Awards
Awards of the Japanese Academy
• 2 Wins & 7 Nominations
Fantasia Film Festival
• 1 Win & 2 Nominations
LUSCA Fantastic Film Fest
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
