Akira Kurosawa's film portrays a group of people struggling to survive in a slum on the outskirts of Tokyo. Despite their dire circumstances, the homeless father and son, the young woman abused by her uncle, and the youngster who dreams of being a trolley operator, find reasons to keep going. Done in a turbulent period of Kurosawa's life, And his dreams, concerns, and artistic enthusiasm are beautifully captured in his debut color film.
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Akira Kurosawa's film portrays a group of people struggling to survive in a slum on the outskirts of Tokyo. Despite their dire circumstances, the homeless father and son, the young woman abused by her uncle, and the youngster who dreams of being a trolley operator, find reasons to keep going. Done in a turbulent period of Kurosawa's life, And his dreams, concerns, and artistic enthusiasm are beautifully captured in his debut color film.
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