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Mizoguchi Kenji in 1954 (2)
Junius 2022-03-15 08:01:01
This film reflects the dark society scene at the end of the Heian era with the desolate situation of a family being forced to be separated and broken in a chaotic world. Mizoguchi Kenji expressed the theme of freedom and equality in "Sansho Doctor". The plot mainly revolves around how the protagonist is imprisoned, how to get rid of slavery and rescue many suffering people. The character's destiny and struggle character reflect the tenacity of life and the dignity of human nature. The power of family affection contained in it is extremely powerful and touching. At the end of the film, the scene where the chef king and his mother finally reunite after going through hardships is even more tear-jerking.
Extended Reading
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Taro: Even children as young as you are sold and bought, treated like animals, and nobody questions it. What a horrible world.
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Taro: [to Zushio] I found that humans have little sympathy for things that don't directly concern them. They're ruthless. Unless those hearts can be changed, the world you dream of cannot come true. If you wish to live honestly with your conscience, keep close to the Buddha.