Naive and pure-hearted Koshirо̄ has only ever wanted to become like his father, the maker of the best salted salmon in the Nibuyama Domain. The last thing he expected to thwart his dream was the discovery of his true identity as the illegitimate child of the Feudal Lord Ikkosai, and heir to the Nibuyama Domain. Ikkosai’s sudden decision to retire from his political duties to the peace of his traditional teahouse is not only bizarre, but mildly suspicious…until Koshirо̄ discovers he has inherited not only an entire Domain, but a staggering debt with bloodcurdling consequences!
Based on the novel by Jirо̄ Asada and featuring a vibrant star-studded cast, this wildly entertaining film presents a laughably innovative answer to melodramatic feudal traditions – in exquisite production quality. Set in a historical period during which seppuku is a higher honorific epitome than considering more practical solutions, We’re Broke, My Lord! is director Maeda’s latest comical adventure into the fate of one humble man’s egalitarian ideals.
"A light-hearted, fast-paced slice of screw-ball samurai entertainment with sumptuous costuming and an all-star cast."
- Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre
Saturday 30th September
120 min
CTC
Tetsu Maeda
Film Festival
Kino Cinema
