In 19th century Japan, a humble samurai named Seibei struggles to make a living as a bureaucrat while caring for his two daughters and senile mother. His life takes a turn when his long-lost love, Tomoe, becomes available after divorcing her brutal husband. However, Seibei's adherence to the samurai code of honor and social norms ultimately leads to devastating consequences.

The Twilight Samurai
A feudal Japanese samurai struggles to balance his duties to his family and clan with his rekindled passion for a former love, all while caring for his ailing mother and young daughters.