The Last Samurai

San Francisco, 1876

He's rude.

That's how it is here. A land of cheap traders.

Yokohama Harbor, 1876

Yoshino Province, 1876

He's mine.

Stop!

Take him away!

Insolent swine! Answer!

Leave him be.

My Lord, why do you spare the barbarian?

He is shamed in defeat.

He should kill himself.

That is not their custom.

Then...

...I will kill him.

Father...

...I don't think....

Ujio...

...there will be plenty of killing to come.

For now...

...we will learn about our new enemy.

Keep him alive.

He's in bad shape.

Taka will take care of you.

Let him drink, Aunt.

No. That will not do.

This is my village.

This is my house.

Over there!

You! Come.... Please....

He smells like the pigs. Tell my brother I cannot stand this.

Why don't you tell him?

At least make him take a bath.

They may be children, but they are strong.

Put down the sword.

Thank you. More rice?

Taka. He spoke Japanese!

Eat a lot. Don't be polite.

How can he understand?

Top knot.

Brother, please make him leave. I cannot stand it.

Is he so repulsive?

The shame is unbearable. I ask permission to end my life.

You will do as you are told!

You'd rather I kill him to avenge your husband?

Yes.

Hirotaro tried to kill the American. It was karma.

I know.

Forgive my weakness.

There must be some reason why he is here.

It is beyond my understanding.

He's getting better, no?

But still so ugly.

No, please.

Japanese men do not help with this.

I am not Japanese.

He did his duty.

You did your duty.

I accept your apology....

Ujio will win in three moves.

In five!

Next in five moves.

In six.

A draw!

Who is this amateur?

Protect Katsumoto! Protect our Lord!

Lord, please go inside!

Excuse me.

No, so sorry, I am finishing.

I must go away.

You have been kind to me.

I won't forget....

You rise against me, my teacher.

No, Highness. I rise against your enemies.

They are my advisors, like you.

They advise in their own interest.

I need advisors who know the modern world.

If I am no use, I will happily end my life.

No.

I need your voice in the council.

It is your voice we need, Highness.

You are a living god. Do what you think is right.

I am a living god...

...as long as I do what they think is right.

What sad words you speak.

Forgive me for saying what a teacher must.

Have you forgotten your people?

Tell me what to do...

...my teacher.

You are Emperor, my Lord, not me.

You must find the wisdom for all of us.

Follow him. If he goes anywhere near Katsumoto, kill him.

You, Samurai! Don't you know about the order?

Hey boy, are you listening?

No wonder the foreigners mock you.

Let's give this Samurai a haircut.