post-war era

Reagan 2022-03-23 09:03:28

In this play, rather than telling a story, Mr. Akira Kurosawa is explaining the current situation of Japan after the war and his reflection on it.
For the new police officer, his experience was lucky. Although his luggage was also stolen on the train, he still chose a bright road. In contrast, this criminal is unfortunate, living in a humble shack behind his brother-in-law's house, without a good job, and his beloved woman dancing in the ballroom, sweating but having to sway her body. This is the misfortune of one person, the misfortune of a group of people, the misfortune of a society and a generation.
The master deconstructed the criticism of a generation with a story of hunting for a gun. There is no need for sensationalism or visual impact, but to observe objectively and truthfully with both eyes.
The swaying black and white images shake the peripheral nerves of the viewer's sympathy.

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