The daily lives of those who live in a slum on the outskirts of Tokyo, forgotten by time and society.
The film is a mix of several stories, from neighbors who share the same house (and wives), to others isolated from the world and life itself.
The narrative is interesting, it's like a case study of a community that even living in the worst conditions is able to dream and be happy, and even with almost nothing they cling to it with all their strength. It was Kurosawa's first color film, where the director clearly sees himself adapting to that format.
Some scenes are a bit too long, where almost nothing goes on and evolves, which can lead to a bit of distraction by the viewers, if they are easy to get bored.
This film needs to be talked about more when someone discusses Kurosawa's filmography.
The film is a mix of several stories, from neighbors who share the same house (and wives), to others isolated from the world and life itself.
The narrative is interesting, it's like a case study of a community that even living in the worst conditions is able to dream and be happy, and even with almost nothing they cling to it with all their strength. It was Kurosawa's first color film, where the director clearly sees himself adapting to that format.
Some scenes are a bit too long, where almost nothing goes on and evolves, which can lead to a bit of distraction by the viewers, if they are easy to get bored.
This film needs to be talked about more when someone discusses Kurosawa's filmography.