I was a little intimidated when I learned about the length of the film series. Due to my perfectionist tendencies, I had to finish the entire movie series after starting the first one. However, the film did not disappoint and lives up to its reputation as the basis for a gangster movie genre. A note for you Western audiences: Honor and humanity are traditional concepts in Chinese philosophy and society, often inextricably linked. A central theme is conforming to social norms (practice of honor) and contributing to society (human development). The predecessors of the modern yakuza (before the Meiji Restoration) were generally underclassmen, such as gamblers and social outcasts. This social oppression makes them more sensitive to their social reputation. As a side note, the film ignores the fact that there are many oppressed Korean-Japanese in the yakuza. However, the issue of South Korea and Japan has always been an extremely sensitive topic in Japan. OK, back to the movie. I love this movie because it tells the true story of the turbulent years after World War II, and we can also observe the rapid changes in Japan's economy and society. The protagonist is an idealist who is a liar and a lunatic in the gangster society. Overall, I really liked the historical context the film portrayed and learned a lot about this period in Japan.
Review of Battles Without Honor and Humanity
