Ukon the samurai

Ukon the samurai

2016 · 43 min · Documentary

"Ukon the samurai" tells the story of Takayama Ukon, a samurai, but also a Christian: the way of the sword, the way of the cross. The documentary tells his life and promotes positive values especially to young people: honor, respect, loyalty, service and dedication.

Directed by Lia Beltrami · Written by Lia Beltrami

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