In the movie "Ran", the storyline revolves around medieval Japan where a retired lord won all his battles. However, he gives his victory to his greedy sons who end up causing chaos and destruction. The movie was directed by Akira Kurosawa and was released on June 1, 1985. With a deep interest in Japanese culture and history, Kurosawa's choice of this particular era as the backdrop of the movie was all the more significant.
