A story about a wealthy family and the greed and selfishness of three daughters and relatives, after the passing of their old father.
Acting
Ayako Wakao's ice-queen performance cuts like a blade.
Direction
Misumi frames greed like a horror film.
Director
Kenji Misumi
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Misumi shot this between Zatoichi films, proving he could make psychological violence as gripping as sword fights.
The film critiques post-war Japan's new money class, where traditional filial piety collided with American-style individualism.
JP
