In 19th century Japan, a humble samurai named Seibei struggles to make a living as a bureaucrat, working in fields and taking on odd jobs to support his two daughters and senile mother. When his long-lost love, Tomoe, becomes available after divorcing her abusive husband, Seibei's life appears to take a turn for the better. However, his adherence to the samurai code of honor and social norms ultimately lead to tragic consequences.
The Twilight Samurai
In the waning days of feudal Japan, a lone samurai struggles to reconcile his duties to his clan with the demands of his personal life, including caring for his two young daughters and aging mother, while also confronting the reappearance of his long-lost first love.