Ken Ogata

The story explores the bond between a youthful blind samurai named Kimura and his wife, who is willing to make a personal sacrifice to protect her husband’s honor.

Set in 19th century Japan, this film presents a lyrical romance that transcends the typical clichés associated with samurai films.

In a small village in a valley everyone who reaches the age of 70 must leave the village and go to a certain mountain top to die. If anyone should refuse he/she would disgrace their family. Old Orin is 69. This winter it is her turn to go to the mountain. But first she must make sure that her eldest son Tatsuhei finds a wife.