Written by Kaneto Shindô
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The mother and wife of a samurai fighting in a war live in a swamp, killing lost samurai and stealing their gear in order to buy food. When a neighbor returns home and tells them of their husband/son’s death, the widow takes up with him. Fearing that she will lose her accomplice, the mother tries to scare her off by tales of purgatory.
A very odd, but masterfully made film. The ending was quite bizarre. The pacing is deliberate, but sets a tone. Lots of close ups of grass, which I actually enjoy, so that’s a plus to me. A fine film.
7.5/10
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