Saheita, the final heir of a once rich and respectable family, can't refuse the many villagers that come to him for favours and money, even though he is on the brink of bankruptcy. Around town he is better known by his nickname Mr. Shosuke Ohara.
Direction
Shimizu's invisible hand guides impeccable comic timing.
Acting
Ōkōchi's exhausted smile says everything.
Director
Hiroshi Shimizu
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Director Hiroshi Shimizu was known for location shooting in rural Japan, often using non-professional locals as extras.
The film gently mocks the 'oyabun' patron system where declining aristocrats maintained status through performative generosity they couldn't afford.
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