
Film · 1962 · 2h 15m
Harakiri
93 Quality · 43 Hype
Action · Drama · History
Down-on-his-luck veteran Tsugumo Hanshirō enters the courtyard of the prosperous House of Iyi. Unemployed, and with no family, he hopes to find a place to commit seppuku—and a worthy second to deliver the coup de grâce in his suicide ritual. The senior counselor for the Iyi clan questions the ronin’s resolve and integrity, suspecting Hanshirō of seeking charity rather than an honorable end.
By Masaki Kobayashi
Where to watch: Criterion Channel, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store