Danko Ichikawa

Chushingura has been made into a movie several times before, but this time it will be presented in a widescreen version with all natural colors and a new look. Written by Masato Ide and directed by Tatsuo Osone. This is a magnificent scroll of images that depicts on a grand scale the triumph of the Genroku era that shook the citizens of Edo, the peaceful capital of Japan. The top stars of the film, shinpa, shingeki, and kabuki worlds at the time of production were lavishly cast, and a huge budget was invested to create a large set for this highly acclaimed and moving epic.

In the 15th year of the Genroku era (1688), the world praised the 47 ronin who avenged the death of their master Asano Takumi-no-kami. Shogun Tsunayoshi, who ruled at that time, experienced difficulties in what punishment to impose on the soldiers. As a result, it was decided to sentence them to seppuk (ritual suicide).

Comme le veut une ancienne tradition, la vieille Orin ayant atteint un grand âge, part en haut de la montagne pour s'y laisser mourir. C'est son propre fils qui doit l'accompagner pour cet ultime voyage. Avant son départ, Orin prend ses dernières dispositions au village.

La guerre entre les clans Toyotomi et Tokugawa fait rage. Le sabreur Mohei, dont la famille a été entièrement décimée, est recruté par les Toyotomi pour venir à bout du siège du château d'Osaka. Les talents de casse-cou de Mohei seront mis à rudes épreuves.