Synopsis
As the feudal Japan era draws to a close, a widower samurai experiences difficulty balancing clan loyalties, 2 young daughters, an aged mother, and the sudden reappearance of his childhood sweetheart.
Scores
Overall Score
64.7
Popularity Percentile (Year)
66.9%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
45.8%
Review Aggregate
92.8
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 98% of 65 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize lighthearted, romantic, emotional. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
lightheartedromanticemotionalhistoricalsuspensefulgrittyfamily-friendlythought-provokingcharacter-drivenrealistic
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hiroyuki Sanada | 2004 | $12,000 | $21,000 | (est) |
| Rie Miyazawa | 2004 | $8,000 | $13,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score99.0
RT critic review count69
Rotten Tomatoes audience score94.0
RT audience rating count10,000
IMDb rating8.1
IMDb votes26,587
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2004 | $559,765 | $929,583 |
| International | 2004 | $12,800 | $21,257 |
| Worldwide | 2004 | $572,565 | $950,840 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2004 | $285,002 | $473,294 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2004 | $95,000 | $157,763 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2004 | $3,000 | $4,982 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2004 | $9,980,000 | $16,573,457 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2004 | $20,882,000 | $34,678,048 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2004 | $235,101 | $390,425 |
| Total Revenues | 2004 | $31,480,104 | $52,277,969 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2004 | $630,000 (est) | $1,046,220 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2004 | $458,000 (est) | $760,585 (est) |
| Participations | 2004 | $2,518,000 | $4,181,560 |
| Residuals ? | 2004 | $2,291,000 | $3,804,588 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2004 | $126,000 | $209,244 |
| Total Expenses | 2004 | $6,023,000 | $10,002,197 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2004 | $25,457,104 | $42,275,772 |
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