Classic from 1954. A lord loses favor because of a kind decision, he is exiled, on their way to join him his wife and two children are captured by slavers...and then their troubles begin.
Beautifully composed, lit. Overacted like almost all of these classic films. The story is wildly overwrought by today's standards but the role of victim/sufferer resonated with a Japanese audience in 1954.
A title at the beginning says this is an ancient legend set in the time before the Japanese had become "human." I think they meant humane although the cruelty shown here bordered on the inhuman. Very sad story.
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