Wed, 21 May
|Bellingen
Wednesday Night Movie -Presented by Edward Bourke - The Twilight Samurai
with a rating of 99% on review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, this Samurai epic is a truly touching family drama. Deeply humane... a bittersweet, eloquent tribute to a man who is bent but not crushed beneath the weight of his various competing duties.
Time & Location
21 May 2025, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Bellingen, 87 Hyde St, Bellingen NSW 2454, Australia
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About the event
"The Twilight Samurai" is a poignant tale set in 19th-century Japan, revolving around the life of Seibei Iguchi, a low-ranking samurai who struggles to support his two daughters and ailing mother after the death of his wife. Living a humble life as a clerk in a small village, Seibei is often looked down upon by his peers, who are more focused on the warrior's code. However, his life takes a turn when he encounters Tomoe, a childhood friend, who reignites feelings he thought he had lost. As Seibei navigates the complexities of love, duty, and honor, he is unexpectedly drawn into a conflict that challenges his principles and forces him to confront what it truly means to be a samurai. The film beautifully explores themes of sacrifice, the weight of tradition, and the quiet strength of a man who chooses to fight for his family rather than for glory.
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