Director FUJII Michihito, YAMAGUCHI Kento, YAMAMOTO Toru
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In the late 19th century, after the Meiji Restoration, the era of the samurai came to an end. Lost in the allure of luxury, the upper class willfully ignores the suffering of the impoverished masses amid rampant pandemics. In this era of turmoil, 292 warriors, lured by a massive cash prize, enter a battle royale hosted by a mysterious figure. The assassin Shujiro, to protect his family, once again draws the sword he had set aside, but in this brutal game where one must kill to survive, the ghosts of a past he wanted to keep buried are resurrected. Last Samurai Standing is a highly-anticipated project in which Okada Junichi takes on three roles: lead actor, action choreographer, and producer. This mega-blockbuster series boasts an all-star cast of Japan′s top actors in both lead and supporting roles. With unprecedented scale and uncompromising quality, it is destined to redefine the landscape of Japanese drama production.
Born in 1986. Fujii graduated from the Department of Cinema, College of Art, Nihon University, and in 2010 founded the film collective ‘BABEL LABEL.’ He made his directorial debut with Oh! Father (2014), based on the novel by Kotaro Isaka, and his 2019 film The Journalist won six Japan Academy Film Prizes, including three top awards. His other directorial works include The Family (2021), The Last 10 Years (2022), and 18×2: Beyond Youthful Days (2024).
From Busan International Film Festival 2025, No. 30
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