The Twilight Samurai Soundtrack (

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Rating: 8.10/10 from 26000 votes
Alternate Names:
Title in Español:

El ocaso del samurái
Title in Italiano:

Il crepuscolo del samurai
Title in Português:

A Sombra do Samurai

Synopsis

In the Nineteenth Century, in Unasaka, Province of Yamagata, in the Feudal Japan, the widow samurai Seibei Iguchi works in the warehouse of the local Commissioner during the day and handicraftsman building cages in the night to have an income of 50 koku (meaning "a quantity of rice, historically defined as enough rice to feed one person for one year").

Seibei raises alone his two daughters, the five year-old Ito and the ten year-old Kayano and his senile mother in a simple property, and has a debt of 20 koku due to the expensive funeral of his wife, who died of tuberculosis, imposed by her family and can not afford to have another wife.

His colleagues in the warehouse pejoratively call him "The Twilight Samurai" to express his life without glory.

When Seibei meets Michinojo Iinuma, his childhood friend tells him that his sister Tomoe Iinuma has just divorced from he brutal husband Toyotarou Kouda.

Seibei reencounters Tomoe, for whom he has been in love since he was a child, but Tamoe is member of a family of 400 koku and Seibei believes their difference of classes makes their marriage impossible.

When Kouda challenges Iinuma to a duel, Seibei accepts to replace his old friend and needs to use his skills of swordsman again.

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Paul Lewis
6/10

The soundtrack of The Twilight Samurai beautifully captures the emotional depth and complexity of the characters' stories, adding a layer of poignancy to the film's narrative.

Donna Jackson
6/10

The haunting melodies in the soundtrack enhance the melancholic atmosphere of Seibei's struggles and sacrifices, creating a sense of empathy and connection with the protagonist.

Ronald Jones
4/10

Overall, the score did not enhance the viewing experience and felt like a missed opportunity to enhance the storytelling.

Laura Smith
7/10

The soundtrack of The Twilight Samurai beautifully captures the emotional depth and complexity of the film's characters and storyline. The melancholic melodies and traditional Japanese instruments create a sense of nostalgia and longing that resonates with the struggles and sacrifices of Seibei Iguchi as a widowed samurai trying to make ends meet.

Michelle Scott
5/10

The music effectively builds tension during the pivotal sword-fighting scenes, adding a sense of urgency and drama to the action unfolding on screen.

Kenneth Baker
6/10

Overall, the soundtrack of The Twilight Samurai is a vital component in enhancing the storytelling and character development, enriching the viewing experience with its evocative and memorable melodies.

Margaret Wilson
3/10

The music felt repetitive and uninspired, lacking the necessary gravitas to elevate key moments in the film.

Margaret Clark
6/10

The soundtrack's ability to convey a range of emotions, from sorrow to determination, showcases the skillful composition and arrangement that went into creating the music for the film.

Nancy Campbell
7/10

The use of subtle and understated musical cues in key moments enhances the tension and drama of the duels and conflicts in the story, adding layers of depth and intensity to the film's narrative. The soundtrack not only complements the visuals but also elevates the overall viewing experience, making it a truly immersive and memorable cinematic journey.

Paul Carter
2/10

The soundtrack of The Twilight Samurai failed to capture the emotional depth and complexity of the characters' struggles in Feudal Japan.

Dorothy Miller
5/10

The subtle use of silence in certain parts of the soundtrack enhances the impact of key moments, allowing for a more profound emotional resonance with the audience.

Linda Walker
5/10

The traditional Japanese instruments used in the music perfectly evoke the historical setting of Feudal Japan, transporting the listener to a different time and place.