Brothers Koji and Seitaro Hatana, belong to the "outcast" caste. Despite their personal qualities—intelligence and fairness—they encounter numerous obstacles due to their caste affiliation. Together with other "outcasts," the brothers take up the fight for their human rights.
Direction
Imai's unflinching gaze refuses to look away from cruelty.
Acting
Kitabayashi's matriarch burns with suppressed volcanic rage.
Director
Tadashi Imai
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The Buraku Liberation League initially opposed the film, fearing it exploited their suffering for entertainment—director Imai had to negotiate directly with community leaders.
Imai shot on location in actual buraku neighborhoods, casting some non-professional actors from discriminated communities—their real experiences bleed into every frame.
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