"The Sea is Watching"
2003
Directed by Kei Kumai

The last film written by Akira Kurosawa looks at the lives and loves of the denizens of a 19th century, Endo Period brothel, particularly a young geisha who falls in love with a samurai seeking refuge after a killing. Director Kei Kumai was hand-chosen by Kurosawa's son to bring his father's striking love story to life. Japanese with English subtitles.  119 minutes.