“Yakuza gangster Muraki (Ryo Ikebe) is released from prison after serving time for murder. At the gambling parlor, he meets the young and mysterious Saeko (Mariko Kaga), drawn towards danger and excitement. Together, they drift into an inexorable descent of self-destruction.
A depiction of the underworld of yakuza with stark black-and-white imagery, among its highlights are the gambling sequences where the clattering of cards melts into Toru Takemitsu and Yūji Takahashi’s score. The two leads give stellar performances as Ikebe’s world-weary presence and forlorn posture match with Mariko Kaga’s enigmatic aura and piercing gaze. Widely regarded as one of the greatest Japanese films, Shinoda’s noir film cemented him as a leading voice of the Japanese New Wave.” - Akinaru Rokkaku
A depiction of the underworld of yakuza with stark black-and-white imagery, among its highlights are the gambling sequences where the clattering of cards melts into Toru Takemitsu and Yūji Takahashi’s score. The two leads give stellar performances as Ikebe’s world-weary presence and forlorn posture match with Mariko Kaga’s enigmatic aura and piercing gaze. Widely regarded as one of the greatest Japanese films, Shinoda’s noir film cemented him as a leading voice of the Japanese New Wave.” - Akinaru Rokkaku
UPCOMING Screenings
RUNNING TIME
96min
VENUE
FORMAT
DCP
LANGUAGE
In Japanese with English subtitles
TICKET INFORMATION
General Admission: $17
Members: $12
Please note: A $2 handling fee per ticket will be added to your order.
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