
The movie is about a man who started a brothel to make money out of his poor circumstances in the late Meiji period.
Directed by Eisuke Takizawa, Muhō Ichidai leans on a strong ensemble — Tatsuya Mihashi, Michiyo Aratama, Izumi Ashikawa — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1957.
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