Hana

Hana is a stylistically assured Samurai film from 19th Century Japan. The young Samurai Aoki Sozaemon has left his village to avenge the murder of his father. At stake is the family honour and a promise of a large estate as a reward. In Edo (today’s Tokyo) Aoki settles in a poor area and soon becomes part of the colourful neighbourhood. He teaches the children and falls in love with Osae, a beautiful widow. His thoughts of revenge dwindle and he has doubts. And with his clumsy handling of the sword and peaceful disposition, Aoki is not exactly an ideal Samurai. red