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BOTH THE LEADS OMG
TOO MUCH PRETTINESS IN ONE FRAME <3

The storyline definitely tested my patience as there were too many characters that I didn't care about, with plot inconsistencies here and there, but the romance made it worth the watch. Older dramas just hit different with the feels they give you, unlike modern ones. And Eddie Peng, WHAT A HOTTIE. Can he go back to doing romance dramas, pretty please.

I do wish we saw the way the father murdered Nishi. Like not showing it felt incomplete. I was seriously looking forward to a confrontation between both of them.. I wonder why Kurosawa left it out. Leaving that out definitely reduced the impact of everything we saw because the film clearly was leading up to it..

The bad sleep well, indeed. Welp. The title couldn't have been any more apt.
As always, Kurosawa and Mifune Toshiro didn't disappoint in this intense, dark and bleak tale of a man's fight against corruption and evil. Though this wasn't Kurosawa's best, I'm always amazed by how this man makes stories that are still relevant and powerful even after so many decades.

Japanese, HANDS DOWN.
Also the J drama is even better.

He's such a hottie seriously.

https://fsharetv.io/watch/cat's-eye-episode-1-tt0132019

No worries at all, take your time!

I just finished it and I have a question
The psycho did it out of hatred and jealousy of his circumstances over Gondo's saying that Gondo wouldn't understand given the comfort and luxury he lived in. And yet, he was so sure that Gondo's moral compass would be upright and that he would definitely save the driver's kid. WHY?
Is that a flaw in the writing or am I not understanding it right?
Would love to know what you think.

The psycho did it out of hatred and jealousy of his circumstances over Gondo's saying that Gondo wouldn't understand given the comfort and luxury he lived in. And yet, he was so sure that Gondo's moral compass would be upright and that he would definitely save the driver's kid. WHY?
Is that a flaw in the writing or am I not understanding it right?

A general comment - While I did love the police procedural focus in the 2nd half of the film, I wish we continued to see a little more of Gondo, and how he was managing. Kawaga Kyoko was wasted here.. she had little to do. In fact, I wanted more of the psycho kidnapper, and Tokura as well. 3 very different and intriguing personalities. I SO WISH THIS WAS A MINI SERIES.

This has to be one of the best police procedurals I've ever seen. Kurosawa's attention to detail, his masterful direction and techniques, the simple yet intricate and engaging plot with fine actors like Mifune Toshiro, Nakadai Tatsuya, Yamazaki Tsutomu, and Kagawa Kyoko who don't need words and are able to express through every inch of their body; all of which made this one hell of an experience. Only Kurosawa [and another director from India- Satyajit Ray] could use such a simple plot to tell a story from different compasses, moral, psychological, social and the list could go on.. To think this was released 60 years ago and yet, remains as amazing.
Words fall short, and I can't recommend this enough. Just WATCH IT.

There is one 1 thing I don't understand though [see spoiler]. Would appreciate anyone who could share their insight.

In case you're still interested to watch it, here's the link
https://fsharetv.io/watch/high-and-low-episode-1-tt0057565

It was an open secret that her husband was violent and had a mistress, and that was okay, and yet when she is seen merely walking with Keizo, people start spreading rumours and thinking of her as an immoral woman. The husband is already dead and yet they expect her to fulfill the role of a widow, shut off her desires and just remain a mother to the kid. SIGH... The brother-in-law who claimed to love her also judged her the same way by telling the father to hold off the convo with her.

Also, the callousness with which Keizo tells people to write whatever they want, that too when she already rejected him. URGH. Like you're openly admitting to your feelings but don't care how others will see her and treat her?! Your 'truth' is convenient for you. How manly to own up to your feelings, with little regard for the other party.

The ending was sad. If only she had the courage Keizo's sister had. Sigh.

"Why do you seek to tear off your own wings?"
Small town melodrama, with Takamine Hideko playing a pitiful, virtuous, and conflicted widow for the nth time. A social commentary depicting the status of women in society at that time, especially widows, and the privilege men enjoyed over women in the choices they were able to make. Having said that, I enjoyed the film's ultimate message in that any choice begins with the courage to see it through and disregard hearsay opinions. All in all, an important film for its time and probably still as culturally relevant for certain sections of society.

I am still catching up on his works but I highly recommend these movies -
Rashomon
High and Low
Ran
Ikiru
The Bad Sleep Well
Seven Samurai
Dreams
Red Beard
Kagemusha

Too bad he's not as famous internationally.
I liked a lot of his movies.

As with most Japanese content on this site, the rating is too low.
Stunningly shot, and written with a lot of heart and care, this was an understated and tender love story with effortless performances by Honda Kyoya and Suzuki Kosuke. In just 6 episodes, they managed to tell such a complete and beautiful story.
Highly recommended for all :)

He has such a softness to his face.. every time I see him on screen I am like 'PROTECT HIM AT ALL COSTS'
HAHA

Looking forward to your subs!
Thank you in advance :)

The twist was a little too obvious. Decent movie, though.