Most touching moment

Rating: Null/10 (20 January 2007)

This movie had many poignant or stirring moments that I felt were very moving as I watched the film. Some examples are: Tom Cruise crying out desperately for sake while in the grip of severe alcoholic withdrawal, Tom rising again and again despite being repeatedly beaten down by a superior warrior, the roar of victory after defeating the attack by ninja assassins, Taka's son dying on the bridge during the otherwise almost flawless rescue sequence, the quiet scene as the noble samurai warriors gathered for the final battle.
But to me, the most touching moment in the movie came when Tom bowed on his knees to the Japanese emperor at the end, in essence, pledging his fealty and expressing his recognition of a common understanding at last. It was a powerful moment, bringing tears to my eyes.
What do you consider the most poignant moment in the film?