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The Samurai and the Prisoner — 4pm & 7pm

  • Al Whittle Theatre 450 Main Street Wolfville, NS, B4P 1E2 Canada (map)
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When Lord Murashige rises up against the tyrannical Oda, he finds himself besieged within the walls of his own castle. Isolated, he is confronted with a series of mysterious crimes that shatter the fragile order of his court, plunging the fortress into fear and suspicion. With Oda's army closing in and a traitor hiding among his ranks, Murashige is forced into an uneasy alliance with Kanbei, a brilliant and dangerous strategist held prisoner in the dungeon, as he must outwit his enemies and uncover the truth before time runs out.

Runtime: 2h 27m | Genre: Drama, History, Mystery |PG

Advisories: Violence

May contain less subtle sexually suggestive scenes and nudity and a more realistic portrayal of violence than in the General category; coarse language may occur more often than in the General category. Theme or content may not be suitable for all children though there is no age restriction. Parental discretion is advised.

Japanese (English Subtitles) | Japan

Director: Kiyoshi Kurosawa

Writer: Kiyoshi Kurosawa

Cinematographer: Yasuyuki Sasaki

Composer: Yoshihiro Hanno

Cast: Masahiro Motoki, Masaki Suda, Yuriko Yoshitaka

Sun Dec 6, 2026 — 4pm

Sun Dec 6, 2026 — 7pm

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