Based on Akira Kurosawa's final screenplay, After the Rain (1999) follows a highly skilled yet humble ronin whose kindness and expert swordsmanship create a poignant, humanistic story. Directed by Takashi Koizumi, the film focuses on the samurai's struggles, his relationship with his wife, and his eventual offer to become a fencing master. You can explore the film's reception and details further on Rotten Tomatoes and Wikipedia . After the Rain (1999) - IMDb