A Samurai in Time – FrightFest 2024 Movie Review
Director: Jun’Ichi Yasuda
Writer: Jun’Ichi Yasuda (Screenplay)
Cast
- Makiya Yamaguchi
- Norimasa Fuke (The Last Passenger)
- Yoshiharu Fukuda (Her Mother)
- Hajime Inoue (Shoplifters)
- Ichiko Kurenai
- Rantaro Mine (Message from Space)
Plot: A 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.
Runtime: 2 Hours 11 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Story: A Samurai in Time starts when dedicated samurai Shinzaemon Kosaka (Yamaguchi) finds himself in modern day. He turns up on a film set of a samurai movie and must adapt to a life where Samurais are part of the past. However, his experience offers the set a new style of combat, one more traditional.
When Kosaka starts getting used to the new life, he makes a startling discovery, and a new rivalry occurs. However, the life created could become difficult for him to continue.
Verdict on A Samurai in Time
A Samurai in Time is a sci-fi comedy following an ancient samurai who finds himself in modern-day life. He is recruited to work on a film set, where he must adjust to modern life and find a new purpose and understanding. However, he learns not everything is as smooth as he found it.
This movie takes us on a path where a loyal samurai finds his life turned upside down, by being transported to the modern day. It uses the person lost lost-in-time idea and creates a fascinating concept. This reflects a lot of modern-day life, where people can feel lost and not have a purpose. It brings reality to life for someone who wanted so much more in life. The most important thing here, is not rushing around looking to understand what happened, it is more about embracing the change.
Final Thoughts – A Samurai in Time is a moving sci-fi mystery.
