This film is based on an unfinished script by Akira Kurosawa. His son suggested that one of the producers who had worked with Kurosawa for years continue developing the project, and that’s how we got After the Rain (1999).
The plot follows a wandering ronin who travels between clans. One day, he stops a brawl between some clan members. The clan leaders commend him for preventing the fight and invite him to their castle as a sign of respect and appreciation.
He then shares some of his past experiences and explains how he managed to get by in the world. He also demonstrates his dueling technique, which, to be honest, didn’t seem very convincing or effective. That significantly diminished my impression of the character, Ihei Misawa (the protagonist played by Ihei Misawa). That said, the film has a very interesting storyline and is visually stunning.
The ending wasn’t good; it felt as if the film was cut off in the middle, which was quite frustrating. It’s not a long movie—only about an hour and a half—but at times, it takes its time with well-crafted scenes.
This film is based on an unfinished script by Akira Kurosawa. His son suggested that one of the producers who had worked with Kurosawa for years continue developing the project, and that’s how we got After the Rain (1999).
The plot follows a wandering ronin who travels between clans. One day, he stops a brawl between some clan members. The clan leaders commend him for preventing the fight and invite him to their castle as a sign of respect and appreciation.
He then shares some of his past experiences and explains how he managed to get by in the world. He also demonstrates his dueling technique, which, to be honest, didn’t seem very convincing or effective. That significantly diminished my impression of the character, Ihei Misawa (the protagonist played by Ihei Misawa). That said, the film has a very interesting storyline and is visually stunning.
The ending wasn’t good; it felt as if the film was cut off in the middle, which was quite frustrating. It’s not a long movie—only about an hour and a half—but at times, it takes its time with well-crafted scenes.
