While filled with pathos, there is enough fun in this film to keep you on your toes. Set in Japan at the turn of the 20th century, it shows how a simple rickshaw man has to adjust to the modernization of his country. Menawhile, keeping his promise to a dead client, he cares for the wife and child of the dead naval officer. The hitch is that he loves the beautiful widow and child. Yet, is constrained by social boundries from ever expressing it to them.
Only Mifune could have turned in a performance such as this.
Just wish they'd remaster this rascal and offer it as a DVD.
Only Mifune could have turned in a performance such as this.
Just wish they'd remaster this rascal and offer it as a DVD.