Type: Post-War Noir Drama
Content: In a lawless Tokyo slum, a gruff doctor and a reckless yakuza form an unlikely bond as illness and crime threaten to consume them. As Matsunaga battles tuberculosis and the grip of his violent past, his struggle for redemption leads to a tragic showdown. Akira Kurosawa’s first major masterpiece delivers a raw, gripping tale of self-destruction, resilience, and the fragile hope that endures in the face of despair.