Dodes'ka-den (1970)
Storyline
On a Tokyo dump’s shantytown edge, interwoven vignettes follow residents scraping by: a boy who “drives” an imaginary trolley, a homeless father and son designing a dream house, a young woman brutalized at home, drunks, schemers, and saints of small kindnesses. Kurosawa crafts a ragged mosaic of hardship, fantasy, and flickers of grace that keep people moving forward.
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Movie Details
| Original title | どですかでん |
|---|---|
| Release date | Oct 31, 1970 |
| Status | Released |
| Keywords | based on novel or book, multiple storylines, poverty, slum, despair, garbage dump dwellers |
FAQ
What is Dodes'ka-den about?
On a Tokyo dump’s shantytown edge, interwoven vignettes follow residents scraping by: a boy who “drives” an imaginary trolley, a homeless father and son designing a dream house, a young woman brutalized at home, drunks, schemers, and saints of small kindnesses. Kurosawa crafts a ragged mosaic of hardship, fantasy, and flickers of grace that keep people moving forward.
When was Dodes'ka-den released?
Dodes'ka-den was released on Oct 31, 1970 (status: Released).
Who directed Dodes'ka-den?
Akira Kurosawa directed Dodes'ka-den.
What is the TMDB rating of Dodes'ka-den?
Dodes'ka-den has a TMDB rating of 7.1/10 from 162 votes.