When the Last Sword Is Drawn

"When the Last Sword Is Drawn" is a 2002 historical drama film that tells the story of two Shinsengumi samurai, Saitō Hajime and Yoshimura Kanichiro, played by Kiichi Nakai. The film follows their lives during the fall of the Tokugawa shogunate in Kyoto, Japan, as they reminisce about their experiences. The themes of conflicting loyalty to clan, lord, and family are explored through the lens of a man willing to do anything for his loved ones.