The Tragedy of Bushido - 1960

A 16-year-old youth is ordered to commit ritual suicide to follow his deceased lord into death and preserve the honor of his clan. His elder brother's wife, who has raised him as if he were her own child, asks her husband for permission to spend a single night with the young man and teach him the pleasures of the flesh, out of motherly mercy. However, the following day, an official decree is issued to ban suicide through fidelity...

74min
1960
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating7.4/10

About The Tragedy of Bushido

The Tragedy of Bushido Overview

A 16-year-old youth is ordered to commit ritual suicide to follow his deceased lord into death and preserve the honor of his clan. His elder brother's wife, who has raised him as if he were her own child, asks her husband for permission to spend a single night with the young man and teach him the pleasures of the flesh, out of motherly mercy. However, the following day, an official decree is issued to ban suicide through fidelity...

Runtime: 74min

Extra details

Original Title: 武士道無残
Original Language: Japanese
Directed By: Eitaro Morikawa
Production Companies
Shochiku