A bored young millionaire has his clothes stolen by a tramp; dressed in the tramp's clothes, he has to accept work as a labourer. As the hero ends up building the mausoleum he had himself commissioned.
Alright, so if you're not already into those really old, kind of slow-paced Japanese comedies, *Kigeki: Ase* probably isn't going to be your new favorite. It's not a flashy film. But for anyone who appreciates a gentle, almost absurd social satire from way back, there’s actually something quite special here. Don't expe...
Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Tomu Uchida
Alexander Butler
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"Alright, so if you're not already into those really old, kind of slow-paced Japanese comedies, *Kigeki: Ase* probably isn't going to be your new favorite. It's not a flashy film. But for anyone who appreciates a gentle, almost absurd social satire from way back, there’s actually something quite special here. Don't expect huge belly laughs; it's more of a quiet smirk and a nod. If you’re looking for slick modern production or quick jokes, you might find yourself drifting a bit. 😴 The movie star..."
Hisako Takihana
Masashi Kobayashi
Japan
