Tokubei Hanazawa

Starving Christian peasants, oppressed by landowners and samurai alike, rise up, led by a teenage boy called Shiro, against the Shogunate. (American Cinematheque)

Shinza is known for his stubborn personality and continues to hold a low-ranking position as a magistrate, despite his colleague Kato becoming the deputy chief retainer. His daughter has feelings for Hachiro, one of her father’s subordinates, but she is afraid to express her emotions because of Shinza’s intimidating presence. One day, Shinza gets involved in a violent incident within the castle.