Legend of Eight Samurai ~里美八犬伝~






When I was 14, I loved the film titled "Satomi-Hakkenden." Around that time, I was a fan of Hiroko Yakushimaru, who played the leading part in the film. The story was based on "Nansou Satomi-Hakkenden" written by Bakin Takizawa in the Edo period. In the story, there were eight samurai who fought againt evil to allow the family of Satomi to regain its power.
Other than Hiroko Yakushimaru, we can see another wonderful young Japanese actor in this film. His name is Hiroyuki Sanada, who played in "The Last Samurai" with Tom Cruise and Ken Watanabe. He was a talented action star in Japan, and today he is one of the hottest actors who has been active internationally,
Oh, by the way, do you understand the Japanese lines in this trailer? Let me show you.


Sizu : Shinbei.

Shinbei : Nandai?
(What?)

Sizu : Naze watashi wo turete nigeta?
(Why did you escape with me?)



As for the last line, I'd say we have other ways to translate. For example, we'd say "Why didn't you adandon me?" or "Why did you help me out?" or "What made you decide to take me?" Translations allow us to have some options, and I think these options make us confused. To make a wonderful translation, we need to have the sense, don't you think?


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