Full awards and nominations of Samurai's Promise
Drama
Uryu Shinbei appeals his boss's corruption and his appeal is denied. He is kicked out from the han. Shortly afterwards, his wife Shino collapses from a disease and dies. Right before her death, she tells Shinbei, "I hope you go back to the han and help Uneme Sakakibara." Shinbei and Uneme were friends, but they became rivals to gain Shino's affection. Uneme is also related to Shinbei's exile.
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42nd Japan Academy Film Prize
- nom. Best Actor (Junichi Okada)
- nom. Best Supporting Actor (Hidetoshi Nishijima)
- winner Newcomer of the Year (Kyôko Yoshine)
- nom. Best Music (Takashi Kako)
- nom. Best Cinematography (Daisaku Kimura)
- nom. Best Lighting Direction (Kenjirō Sō)
- nom. Best Art Direction (Mitsuo Harada)