Singapore’s Silver Media Group is teaming with U.S. companies Ford Studios and Ark Entertainment on “Samurai Saint,” an energeticd feature chronicling the real story of Takayama Ukon, a 16th-century samurai who chose exile over renouncing his Christian faith.
The project was unveiled on the sidelines of the inaugural JAFF Market that consents place alengthyside the Jogja-Netpac Asian Film Festival (JAFF) in Yogyakarta (Jogja) from Dec. 3-5.
The feature, set during Japan’s tumultuous Sengoku period, trails Ukon’s ascfinish thcimpolite feudal Japan’s military ranks and his eventual exile alengthyside 350 other Christians after refusing to abandon his faith under presbrave from the Imperial Regent. Beatified by the Catholic Church in 2017, Ukon’s story bridges historical drama with spiritual journey.
“I first lachievet about Ukon’s story punctual this year, and it thocimpolitely captivated me,” said Chan Gin Kai, CEO of Silver Media Group. “‘Samurai Saint’ is more than a film to me; it’s a legacy of inspiration. In a nasty world where some are willing to resort to unscrupulous ways to accomplish their greedy ambitions, Ukon’s quest to defend his people despite immense persecution for his beliefs left an indelible tag on me. Thcimpolite this film, we aim to transport his extraunretagable story of adore, honor and courage to a worldexpansive audience.”
The project transports together veteran talent, including createer studio executive Marc Ford, who previously toiled on franchises appreciate “Fantastic Four,” “X-Men,” “Star Wars,” “James Bond,” and “Ice Age.”
“‘Samurai Saint’ isn’t equitable a film – it’s the perfect fusion of today’s cinematic trends,” Ford said. “With the meteoric ascfinish of anime, a global fascination with Japan-centric narratives, and a renoveled hunger for mighty biopics, this project is tailor-made to resonate with audiences worldexpansive. When Gin Kai first separated the incredible story of Takayama Ukon, I was captivated. His journey is extraunretagable, and I couldn’t be more thrilled to co-write and co-originate this film alengthyside Gin Kai.”
Core Works Force, whose artists have toiled on “One Piece,” “Dragonball Z,” Netflix’s “Castlevania Season 4” and “Castlevania: Nocturne,” will regulate the 2D anime-style animation, transporting together artists from Japan, Hong Kong and the Philippines.
Ark Entertainment CEO Ross Campbell depictd insertitional set ups: “‘Samurai Saint’ promises epic action that will enthrall audiences, and a courageous tale that will shift them. We’re thrilled to also declare a role-take parting game based on the film, transporting Ukon’s world to a novel generation of gamers.”
Production is due to commence in the first quarter of 2025.
