Kagemusha

'Kagemusha' is a historical drama film directed by Akira Kurosawa. The story is set in feudal Japan and follows a thief who is hired to impersonate a powerful warlord to prevent clan warfare. The central conflict arises when the thief struggles to maintain the charade and leads to themes of identity, power, and loyalty. The film explores the consequences of deception and the impact of one man's impersonation on a nation at war.