Samurai Sensei

A renowned samurai, Takechi Hanpeita, is catapulted 150 years into the future into modern day Japan. With the help of newly met friends, he figures out how to navigate a hyper-advanced technological home country which has nonetheless maintained some of its core cultural values. This is a light hearted family friendly film, mixed with funny and heartfelt moments, character development, and a revealing glimpse into Japanese history and customs. Hanpeita is a very charismatic protagonist, wearing his heart on his sleeve. There's a healthy dash of patriotism sprinkled in and a dynamic, jazzy soundtrack.