Good Soil
"One man must choose between his family or his faith."
Originally released in 2007. Good Soil is a drama/family film. directed by Craig Shimahara. At just 25 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Shin Koyamada, Yoshi Ando, and Atsushi Hirata
Synopsis
Ships from Europe brought Christianity to the shores of Japan in 1549. For decades the seeds of faith grew under the watchful gaze of the Shogun, but the fear of foreign influence eventually gave rise to persecution. By 1624, Japanese Christians enjoyed only a few more years of peace. Jinbei Mauda comes to a point in his journey were he has to choose between his family or faith. Jinbei Masuda, a Japanese Christian of the samurai class who draws his strength from his faith, family and kenjitsu (Art of the Sword). However, he is caught up in the shogun's policy of religious persecution and must choose between his loved ones or his God.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 3, 2007
18 years ago
Runtime
0h 25m
25 minutes total
User Rating
8.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Japan
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Shinca Productions
- R.A.G.E. Media
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Good Soil about?
Ships from Europe brought Christianity to the shores of Japan in 1549. For decades the seeds of faith grew under the watchful gaze of the Shogun, but the fear of foreign influence eventually gave r...
Who directed Good Soil?
Good Soil was directed by Craig Shimahara.
How long is Good Soil?
Good Soil has a runtime of 0 hours and 25 minutes (25 minutes total).
When was Good Soil released?
Good Soil was released on November 3, 2007 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Good Soil?
The main cast of Good Soil includes Shin Koyamada, Yoshi Ando, Atsushi Hirata, Yutaka Takeuchi, Craig Reid.