The Samurai I Loved (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 2005, The Samurai I Loved is a drama, romance and history film directed by Mitsuo Kurotsuchi, running about 131 minutes.
What it’s about. A young samurai stuck at the bottom of the hierarchical order attempts to rescue his childhood sweetheart from an evil clan lord after learning of a plot to kill her and her infant child. Bunshiro Maki is a skilled swordfighter who's lethal with a blade, yet still can't rise through the ranks of the system. After his father is accused of plotting against his clan and forced to commit ritual suicide, his longtime love Fuku is sent to Edo to become the clan lord's concubine. A few years later, Fuku has bore the clan lord a son. When Maki learns that the clan has hatched a plan to kill Fuku and her son to secure succession to the throne, he recruits two childhood friends to help thwart the diabolical plot.
Who’s in it. The Samurai I Loved stars Matsumoto Kōshirō X as Maki Bunshiro, Yoshino Kimura as Fuku, Koji Imada as Shimazaki Yonosuke and Ryô Fukawa as Kowada Ippei, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, The Samurai I Loved has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Samurai I Loved page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Samurai I Loved tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Samurai I Loved (2005)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Samurai I Loved change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Samurai I Loved worth watching?
- The Samurai I Loved holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Samurai I Loved?
- The Samurai I Loved stars Matsumoto Kōshirō X, Yoshino Kimura, Koji Imada, Ryô Fukawa and Mieko Harada.
- When was The Samurai I Loved released?
- The Samurai I Loved was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 131 minutes.