Ran

Set in feudal Japan, this epic tale directed by Akira Kurosawa follows an aging warlord who decides to divide his kingdom among his three sons, leading to betrayal and chaos. The film is a visually stunning adaptation of Shakespeare’s “King Lear,” featuring powerful performances by Tatsuya Nakadai and Mieko Harada. Notably, it won an Academy Award for Best Costume Design and was nominated for several others. For those interested, it can be viewed on Soap2day for free.