In 1933. students at Kyoto Imperial University protest against the Japanese invasion of Manchuria. Prominent professor Yagihara is relieved of his post because of his leftist views against fascism. The professor's daughter Yukie (Setsuko Hara) is courted by two of her father's students: Ryukichi Noge and Itokawa. Itokawa is safe and sensible while Noge is fiery. Yukie is eventually drawn toward Noge.
Postwar Kurosawa is amazing Kurosawa. Setsuko Hara who plays the main character is brilliant, and there's some very memorable scenes with her. The plot is based on the Takigawa incident of 1933, so there's a historical relevance together with this great drama. People who aren't too keen on lengthy black-and-white movies might have a hard time getting through the film, but fans of Akira Kurosawa should not pass this one up.
Genre: Drama
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