Good Soil - 2007

Good Soil 2007 Directed by Craig Shimahara

One man must choose between his family or his faith.

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.

Country USA

Production Countries Japan , USA

Language English

Spoken Languages English , Japanese

Gneres Drama , Family , History

Production Companies Shinca Productions , R.A.G.E. Media

Release Date 3 November 2007

25 mins