A tense emotional short that kept me captivated throughout. The film shows 19th Century Japan as Kyuzo prepares for seppuku because he has brought shame on his family.
The attention to detail is excellent with great hairstyles, props and costumes. The family dynamics are incredibly interesting and contrary to any behaviour that most westerners will be familiar with. The acting is of a very high standard. My only slight criticism is the camera is too static at times in some of the scenes.
There is enough material surrounding this story to make a feature length film because it would be fascinating to witness Kyuzo's life before his fall from grace, how he disgraced himself and the immediate reaction from those close to him. I saw this film at the Madrid International Film Festival (2015).
The attention to detail is excellent with great hairstyles, props and costumes. The family dynamics are incredibly interesting and contrary to any behaviour that most westerners will be familiar with. The acting is of a very high standard. My only slight criticism is the camera is too static at times in some of the scenes.
There is enough material surrounding this story to make a feature length film because it would be fascinating to witness Kyuzo's life before his fall from grace, how he disgraced himself and the immediate reaction from those close to him. I saw this film at the Madrid International Film Festival (2015).