Go Seppuku Yourselves (2021)

Other name: 全員切腹, Zenin Seppuku, Seppuku Everybody

Description:

"Go Seppuku Yourselves" is an electrifying short film that delves into a politically charged ritual. Kiyohiko Shibukawa, known as Lowlife Love, finds himself in a somber and critical role: he is tasked with assisting Yosuke Kubozuka, a samurai known as GiriHaji, in his final act of ritual suicide. However, this is no ordinary seppuku. GiriHaji, unwavering in his conviction, refuses to meet his end quietly. He has a powerful condition: he will not die without first publicly condemning the corrupt powers that be. This defiance transforms a sacred tradition into a tense political confrontation. Lowlife Love must navigate his duty amidst the samurai's resolute determination to expose injustice, turning the personal act of sacrifice into a searing public indictment. The film explores themes of honor, rebellion, and the profound impact of speaking truth to power, even in death.

Director: Toyoda Toshiaki [豊田利晃]

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2021

Genre:Drama