Another masterpiece by Masaki Kobayashi which might not be the likes of "Human Condition Trilogy", "Hara-kari", "kwaidan" but still is among one of his very strong works.
Could be considered an early Kobayashi film, which should recieve more recognition, but imdb votes tell the story that its reach to the audience has not been that great.
It is like the Combination of Kurosawa's "The lower Depths, (1957) and Mizoguchi's" Street of Shame" but in a good way giving proper homages.
The characters ; like the surroundings are all Stinky and dirty, all selfish and thinking about only themselves, where even close relations are not that close but money minded.
A student and an Innocent girl are also not left untouched by this dirt which even deterioration their their character to do immoral deeds.
The Atmosphere and the music makes great collaboration along with camerawork to show the traits of characters, be it good or evil intent.
Tatsuya Nakadai does a great job as an thug and yakuza man, and so does Ineko Arima( the Ozu girl, "Tokyo Twilight", "Equinox Flower") as an innocent girl turning immoral to keep up with the Stinky Atmosphere of her New surroundings.
A good Kobayashi film that needs more reach and recognition.
A good Kobayashi film that needs more reach and recognition.