
A man wanders into a seemingly deserted town with his young son in search of work. But after a bit of bad luck, he joins the town's population of lost souls.
Directed by Hiroshi Teshigahara, Pitfall leans on a strong ensemble — Hisashi Igawa, Sumie Sasaki, Sen Yano — 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 mystery titles of 1962.
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