Trailer for upcoming Japanese film "Tatara Samurai"

In 16th century Japan, a young man has to choose between becoming a master steel maker like his father and grandfather before him, or becoming a samurai so that he can help protect his village from attacks by the various clans which want the high-quality steel made there.

Samurais, swords and guns in an action-packed trailer - looks like a sure thing. "Tatara Samurai" has won the Best Artistic Contribution award at the 40th Montreal World Film Festival in Canada. Director Yoshinari Nishikori is kind of a blank sheet although he's not a newcomer. Let's hope his latest effort will be his personal breakthrough which can convince the audience.