A Samurai in Time

A Samurai in Time

2024 · 131 min · JA · 7.2 (30 votes)
Dir. Junichi Yasuda · Starring Makiya Yamaguchi, Norimasa Fuke, Yuno Sakura, Rantaro Mine, Ken Shonozaki, Manko Kurenai
Comedy

A samurai who gets hit by lightning wakes up to find himself on a film set in the present day and starts to work as an extra on samurai films.

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This charming comedy offers a whimsical, lighthearted journey where ancient tradition hilariously collides with modern life. Expect gentle humor, endearing cultural observations, and a meta-commentary on filmmaking. It's a feel-good, steady watch, perfect for a relaxed evening.

comicalwhimsicallightheartedcharmingobservationalsteadyfish-out-of-water comedymeta-commentarycross-cultural humorcultural clashidentityadaptationthe art of filmmaking
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samurailightningtime travelfilmmakingmovie setjidaigekiedo periodpresent dayisekaisamouraistruck by lightningextra
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