Director
Short film for the "A Commercial for Myself" programme.
Director
Short film for the "A Commercial for Myself" programme.
Gotō Matabei is the most able and fierce samurai of the Kuroda clan. However, he gradually dislikes the ruthless personality of Kuroda Nagamasa and leaves the clan. Seven years later, he joins Toyotomi Hideyori's army. Filmed in 1945 and released in 1952.
明治十二三年頃、横浜での物語。ある露路の長屋に栗崎菊栄という裁縫の師匠がやもめ暮らしをしていた。隣には月琴の流しをしているお絹という美しい娘が母と二人暮らし。お絹は稼業に似ずしおらしい素直な娘である。彼女は貿易商阿島家の駆者をしている江口信吉という将来弁護士を志す青年と愛し合う仲であった。阿島は信吉を見込んで跡取りに迎える…。
There is an inn named Asano Ya in the port town, and a beautiful woman works there. Every year, during a local festival, travelling artists and teachers gather from all over the country, including sesame oil sellers and organ grinders. The day before the festival, trouble arises with some horses.
Early Japanese three-part samurai / fantasy serial.
