A Samurai's Sorrow (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Series · ★ 10
Released in 1984, A Samurai's Sorrow is a drama series.
What it’s about. A Japanese period drama broadcast in prime-time in 1984, based on Goseki Kojima and Kazuo Koike 's manga of the same title. Kainage Mondo is a secret child of Tokugawa Yoshimune and skilled swordsman. His job is a part to test food for poison for Yoshimune. He was on a journey but he goes to Edo to see Yoshimune. The Owari han have longed for the post of shogun and try to murder Yoshimune, in order to get shogun's post. Fuki is a kunoichi of Kōka. She tries to murder Yoshimue but she comes to like Mondo and eventually starts working for Mondo and Yoshimune. Mondo protects Yoshimune's life from Owari han and other enemies.
Who’s in it. A Samurai's Sorrow stars Masakazu Tamura as Kainage Mondo and Takahiro Tamura as Tokugawa Yoshimune.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, A Samurai's Sorrow sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Samurai's Sorrow page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Samurai's Sorrow tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Samurai's Sorrow (1984)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Samurai's Sorrow change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Samurai's Sorrow worth watching?
- A Samurai's Sorrow holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in A Samurai's Sorrow?
- A Samurai's Sorrow stars Masakazu Tamura and Takahiro Tamura.
- When was A Samurai's Sorrow released?
- A Samurai's Sorrow was released in 1984.