Scabbard Samurai

Kanjuro Nomi is an aging samurai who only has a scabbard. Deserting his lord to wander the land with his daughter Tae, Kanjuro is captured and sentenced to an unusual punishment: he has 30 days to bring a smile to the sad prince who has lost his mother — or else he must die.

Director: Hitoshi Matsumoto

Cast: Takaaki Nomi, Sea Kumada, Itsuji Itao, Tokio Emoto, Jun Kunimura, Pistol Takehara, Ryo, Masatô Ibu

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