The Samurai and the Prisoner (2026)

When Lord Murashige rises up against the tyrannical Oda, he finds himself besieged within the walls of his own castle. Isolated, he is confronted with a series of mysterious crimes that shatter the fragile order of his court, plunging the fortress into fear and suspicion. With Oda's army closing in and a traitor hiding among his ranks, Murashige is forced into an uneasy alliance with Kanbei, a brilliant and dangerous strategist held prisoner in the dungeon, as he must outwit his enemies and uncover the truth before time runs out.

Released

2026-06-19

Genres

Drama, History, Mystery

Runtime

147 min

Status

Released

Directed / written by

Kiyoshi Kurosawa, Kiyoshi Kurosawa

TMDB rating

7.9/10 from 15 votes