What kind of a legacy can a man leave to his children. The one in this story hits so close to home. Be kind to others, even if it causes you personal pain. Not only have I personally heard words similar to these, but have seen the example shown in this film of an honorable man who retains his honor no matter what the cost.
I wonder if Kurosawa took a little of this film for High and Low. It's theme of honor is so similar.
Americans will quickly observe what it was like in the South before the Civil War. It was the same in Japan during this period. People were sold as slaves to work on the Lord's property, or sold as courtesans.
Zushiô and Anju are separated from their father after he loses his position and is transferred. They leave with their mother for another town and are kidnapped by bandits and sold as slaves. Their mother was placed in a whorehouse. Zushiô managed to escape after 10 years and miraculously gets a government position over the same province. he immediately frees all the slaves and bans slavery in that province. He then resigns and goes looking for his mother, after finding out that his father is dead and his sister killed herself to aid in his escape.
Honor, mercy, and love are interwoven throughout this tale and it is magnificent.
I wonder if Kurosawa took a little of this film for High and Low. It's theme of honor is so similar.
Americans will quickly observe what it was like in the South before the Civil War. It was the same in Japan during this period. People were sold as slaves to work on the Lord's property, or sold as courtesans.
Zushiô and Anju are separated from their father after he loses his position and is transferred. They leave with their mother for another town and are kidnapped by bandits and sold as slaves. Their mother was placed in a whorehouse. Zushiô managed to escape after 10 years and miraculously gets a government position over the same province. he immediately frees all the slaves and bans slavery in that province. He then resigns and goes looking for his mother, after finding out that his father is dead and his sister killed herself to aid in his escape.
Honor, mercy, and love are interwoven throughout this tale and it is magnificent.