Dodes'ka-den
Akira Kurosawa's film, by turns tragic and transcendent, follows the daily lives of a group of people barely scraping by in a slum on the outskirts of Tokyo. Despite their dire circumstances, each of them—the homeless father and son imagining their dream house; the young woman abused by her uncle; the boy who fantasizes about being a trolley conductor—finds reasons to keep going. The unforgettable Dodes'ka-den was created during a difficult period in Kurosawa's life. And in this, his gloriously shot first color film, all of his hopes, fears, and artistic passion are on full display.
Released: 1970-10-01
Genre:
Drama