Englishman John Blackthorne, serving the Netherlands as navigator of the "Erasmus," is sailing a merchant fleet bound for uncharted Japan. In Asian waters, the fleet is caught in a violent storm and capsizes. This is a compilation of footage from the miniseries, intended for international theatrical release.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Richard ChamberlainJohn Blackthorne | John Blackthorne |
 Toshirō MifuneLord Yoshi Toranaga | Lord Yoshi Toranaga |
 Yoko ShimadaLady Toda Buntaro - Mariko | Lady Toda Buntaro - Mariko |
 John Rhys-DaviesVasco Rodrigues | Vasco Rodrigues |
 Damien ThomasFather Alvito | Father Alvito |
 Frankie SakaiYabu | Yabu |
 Yūki MeguroOmi | Omi |