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The Samurai and the Prisoner is a 2026 Japanese historical drama mystery film directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa. Adapted from Honobu Yonezawa's 2021 novel "Kokurojo," the film is set in 1578 during the Sengoku period and follows Lord Araki Murashige as he investigates mysterious crimes within his besieged castle, aided by an imprisoned strategist.
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The Samurai and the Prisoner Review: Kurosawa's Best Film?
Read our definitive The Samurai and the Prisoner review. Explore Kiyoshi Kurosawa's 2026 samurai masterpiece, the cast, history, and the murder mystery at its core.