With international cinema becoming more and more accessible through streaming platforms, Japanese films have garnered global recognition for their cultural richness and refreshing storytelling ...

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The Twilight Samurai won 12 Japanese Academy Awards and was also nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. Unfortunately, it is currently not available for streaming.