A kidnapped boy proves to be more than his abductor can handle..
Tadao Ikeda, Chuji Nozu, O. Henry
Japan
Alright, so if you're looking for big explosions or deep, philosophical musings, skip this one. But if you have even a passing curiosity about early Japanese cinema, or just want to see a silent film that's genuinely *funny* and doesn't demand too much, then yeah, give A Straightforward Boy a shot. It's a short, sweet ...
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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Yasujirō Ozu
Ralph Ince
Community
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"Alright, so if you're looking for big explosions or deep, philosophical musings, skip this one. But if you have even a passing curiosity about early Japanese cinema, or just want to see a silent film that's genuinely *funny* and doesn't demand too much, then yeah, give A Straightforward Boy a shot. It's a short, sweet ride. People who love the rapid-fire pacing and constant dialogue of modern movies will probably bounce off this hard. But for those who appreciate the craft of visual storytellin..."
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