The film is based on Ryōtarō Shiba's 1966 novel and covers the period from the death of the unifier Toyotomi Hideyoshi in 1598 to the final clash in 1600. Sekigahara (2017) - IMDb
The 2017 film , directed by Masato Harada , is a massive historical epic that brings to life one of the most pivotal moments in Japanese history: the 1600 Battle of Sekigahara. Unlike many narratives that center on the eventual victor, this film primarily tells the story from the perspective of Ishida Mitsunari , the leader of the "Western Army". Plot & Perspective