Named the fifth best Japanese film of all time in a 2009 Kinema Jumpo poll, Kawashima’s Edo-set comedy follows a fast-talking deadbeat (Frankie Sakai) as he works his way into—but not out of—an intrigue-filled brothel. Cowritten by Shohei Imamura, Kawashima’s longtime assistant director. (110 mins)
Presented as part of our film series celebrating Nikkatsu Studio's 100th anniversary, Life is Short: Nikkatsu Studios at 100. September 1st - October 27th.
Ticket Pricing: $5.50 for BAM/PFA members, UC Berkeley Students; $9.50 for Adults; $6.50 for UC Berkeley faculty, non UCB students, seniors, youth, and disabled
