A 16-year-old boy is ordered to commit ritual suicide to follow his deceased lord into death and preserve the honor of his clan. His elder brother's wife, who has raised him as if he were her own child, asks her husband for permission to spend a single night with the young man and teach him the pleasures of the flesh, out of motherly mercy and desire. However, the following day, a newly issued official decree changes everything...
Released in 1960, The Tragedy of Bushido is a drama film from Shochiku (Japan). It was directed by Eitaro Morikawa and written by Eitaro Morikawa. The cast is led by Junichiro Yamashita, Miki Mori, Hizuru Takachiho, Fumio Watanabe and Mutsuko Sakura. With a runtime of 1h 14m, the film averages 10.0/10 across 1 TMDB ratings.
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