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Share stories of courage and faith with the worldEWTN Studios produces programs that inspire great faith in people worldwide.
In one of the latest productions, Justo, you’ll discover the story of the elite samurai warlord and Catholic convert, Blessed Justo Takayama Ukon. During the ruthless struggle to control 16th-century Japan, he navigated competing loyalties while risking everything to lead his people in a nobler way of life.
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Your Support is Needed for Justo: In Search of the Samurai Saint
Your generous gift allows EWTN to share the courageous witness of Bl. Justo Takayama Ukon, encouraging faithful hearts and guiding those just starting their journey with Christ.
One of the most powerful warlords in 16th-century Japan, Blessed Justo Takayama Ukon is on his way to becoming a saint in the Catholic Church.
This four-part series reconstructs his legendary life through the eyes of five people in Japan who go in search of “the samurai saint.”
Who is Justo, the myth, the man, the legend?
How does a lifelong warrior maintain inner peace?
Why is the tea ceremony so sacred to the Japanese people today, and in Justo’s time?
How does someone navigate a high-profile business career without compromising their values?
How can a Christian fully live out the Faith within a culture that may be hostile to it?
“The work is lush, cinematic, meditative, thought-provoking, painstaking, patient and beautiful…”
“This is a really insightful and smart documentary that sheds light on an unfamiliar Saint and explores the theme of reconciling a skilled and powerful Samurai warrior with our Catholic faith. I was glued to my sofa.”
“…it uncovers a type of Catholic beauty equal in refinement and artistic merit to the European expressions we are so familiar with – and that is hard to do.”
“I experienced this film as something very new (saint, culture, customs) and further evidence of the universality of our faith.”
“The animation is gorgeous – very impressive.”
A Film Series by Sean Schiavolin
Animations by Coronation Media
Music by Hanan Townshend
Produced by Sean Schiavolin, Matt Pirrall, Lauren Spohn
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