In Tokyo, Osen is the servant girl of an unscrupulous antiques dealer, Kumazawa, who takes in the penniless Sokichi Hata. Kumazawa mistreats Sokichi and Osen, while swindling some Buddhist monks out of their temple treasures.
Should you watch The Downfall of Osen tonight? Yes, if you like old silent movies that actually make you feel sad, rather than just bored. 🎥But skip it if you can't stand scratchy black-and-white films where people communicate mostly by staring intensely at each other. It is definitely not for everyone.The story is pr...
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"Should you watch The Downfall of Osen tonight? Yes, if you like old silent movies that actually make you feel sad, rather than just bored. 🎥But skip it if you can't stand scratchy black-and-white films where people communicate mostly by staring intensely at each other. It is definitely not for everyone.The story is pretty simple but it hits hard. Osen is this poor servant girl who basically ruins her own life so this guy Sokichi can go to doctor school.Honestly, Sokichi is kind of a wet blanket..."
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