The Samurai and the Prisoner (2026)

It follows the story of Araki Murashige, a powerful magnate of the Sengoku era, who rebels against the tyrannical methods of Oda Nobunaga and launches a siege. Surrounded by Oda's forces, the castle is isolated and defenseless. Murashige struggles to protect the castle and its inhabitants, with his wife Chiyoyasu as his emotional support, keeping the impulsive servants at bay. Then, a young man is murdered inside the castle. A series of mysterious incidents ensues. The suspects are servants or family members inside the castle, which is now impossible to escape. Outside the castle are enemy forces. Inside the castle are traitors. As everyone becomes suspicious, Murashige sets out to solve the mystery with the help of Kuroda Kanbei, a dangerous and brilliant military strategist imprisoned in a cell. What is the shocking truth behind the incident? (Source: Japanese = movies.shochiku.co.jp || Translation = MyDramaList) ~~ Adapted from the novel "Kokurojo" (黒牢城) by Yonezawa Honobu (米澤穂信). ~~ Release dates: May 19, 2026 (Festival) || Jun 19, 2026 (Cinema) Edit Translation

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