Harakiri

"Harakiri" is a 1962 Japanese drama film directed by Masaki Kobayashi. Set in 17th-century feudal Japan, the film tells the story of ronin Hanshiro Tsugumo (Tatsuya Nakadai), who arrives at a powerful clan’s estate to request the opportunity to commit ritual suicide — harakiri. However, behind his request lies a deeper, tragic plan tied to the loss of his honor and family. The film explores themes of morality, honor, and the hypocrisy of the samurai code. "Harakiri" is regarded as one of the greatest films in Japanese cinema and received accolades at international film festivals.