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When the Last Sword Is Drawn
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Kanichiro Yoshimura is a Samurai and Family man who can no longer support his wife and children on the the low pay he receives from his small town clan, he is forced by the love for his family to leave for the city in search of higher pay to support them.
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Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to In Pursuit of Honor List
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Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Children of Hiroshima List
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- The Road to Guantanamo - Follows individuals caught in conflict, highlighting human experiences and suffering.
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- The Hidden Fortress - A classic Kurosawa film that combines adventure with samurai warfare.
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- The Great Wall - Epic battles and themes of honor, albeit in a fantasy context.
- The Yakuza - Modern ties to honor in Japanese culture, with a focus on personal conflict.
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