Japan K Mizoguchi
Classic from Japan's golden age of film - 1953. Two brothers feel the clarion call to riches and fame, use the current conflict to ditch their wives and head off for adventure. Things don't go according to daydreams.
Morality tale with supernatural elements that tap into ancient Japanese legends...as well as Noh theater. Fluid camera work and overall look, beautiful b/w especially in the lake/fog scenes. Marred a bit by the overacting endemic in Japanese films of that era.
Still this is a lean, taut drama which deserves its status.
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