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Summary: Begins with the investigation of a suicide, an impoverished, elderly ex-samurai who had hanged himself because -- having pawned his real sword blades and replaced them with bamboo; this was done for him not to starve to death -- he had been unable to perform the samurai ritual of seppuku (ritual suicide, done with a sword piercing the stomach). The slum residents react by having a "wake" for the dead man, which is actually an excuse for them to drink up and make as merry as they can... (IMDB Comments)
AKA: Ninjo kami fusen
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dbamford |
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Yamanaka truly seems like a lost genius. He managed a measured balance between innocent humanist leanings and despairing cruelty, and that truly gave this film its poignancy. Some of the photography was outstanding, and the acting was very natural. Shinza and Unno were such fascinating characters, caught in an inescapable plight. Great film.
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The style is subdued, but it only makes the barbs stand out all the more sharply, criticizing the Japanese social structure and its various conceptions of honour and pride. I hesitate to call this a masterpiece, though it is close, but it is a beautiful and touching film.
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MartinTeller |
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Populated with unforgettable, realistic characters. A moving study of the deterioration of decency and the fallacy of the bushido code, done with great pathos and great humor as it effortlessly works its way towards its somber ending. It's a real shame that Yamanaka died so young, and so much of his work is lost.
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