Love and Honor – Japanese action Samurai movie DVD 4.5+ star! subtitled

Until this time Shinnojo; as a lower-ranked samurai has lived a thrifty but happy life with his wife Kayo (rei Dan). However; the fact is that Shinnojo is unable to work in the castle any longer. Kayo is told to approach the domains Head clerk; toya Shimada (Mitsugoro Bando); and ask him to use his good offices in having Shinnojos stipend maintained. In return; he has demanded her body. Out of anger and despair; Shinnojo divorces her. Eventually Shinnojo learns the truth. Shimada merely took his pleasure with Kayo; not one word did he say about how Shinnojo was to be treated to the Lord. Shinnojo cannot stand it a moment longer. He challenges Shimado to a duel. Starring Takuya Kimura, Rei Dan, Ken Ogata. 122 min. Japanese language. English subtitled.

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