Sanjuro

In this 1961 classic, a wandering and astute ronin, played by the legendary Toshiro Mifune, finds himself entangled in a local power struggle involving a group of naive young samurai. The film masterfully blends action and humor as the ronin uses his cunning and swordsmanship to navigate the treacherous political landscape. Directed by Akira Kurosawa, the movie is a sequel to the acclaimed “Yojimbo” and showcases his signature storytelling and visual style. Interestingly, the film was initially intended to be a direct adaptation of a different story before evolving into its own unique narrative. For those interested, it can be viewed for free on Soap2day.