Gate of Hell Comments

  • Henderson 2022-02-07 14:45:53

    1. The cassock sacrifices himself for the beginning of death, and the cassock sacrifices himself for the end of death. The cassock is destined to have the spirit of who will go to hell if I don’t go to hell; 2. Sheng Yuan sacrifices his relatives for righteousness, but he is obsessed with his wife. People are not bad, but they go astray. 3. If it weren't for Sheng Yuan's arrangement and catalyst, it would not have been a tragedy; 4. The husband of the cassock, Mr. Du, is a pure-hearted person;...

Extended Reading
  • Dolores 2022-02-07 14:45:53

    Buddhist movies

    Endo Samurai Sheng Yuan has the traditional virtues of loyalty and perseverance. He can risk his life to rescue Watanabe Watanabe's wife, Kasao, who is also loyal to the royal family. But attachment is one of the three major sins in Buddhism (distinction, delusion, and attachment)....

  • Gerald 2022-02-07 14:45:53

    The picture is a cinematic Ukiyo-e, and the plot is a concrete Noh drama.

    The plot of this movie is very simple, and there is nothing spectacular. However, every move of the people in the play is like a traditional Japanese drama, slow but tight, and the shamisen conveys a sense of tension and strangeness. Every frame is full of Japanese aesthetics and Ukiyo-e art....

Gate of Hell quotes

  • Kesa: [after Moritoo grabs her in a strong embrace] What are you doing?

    Moritoo Endô: You refuse no matter what?

    Kesa: Yes.

    Moritoo Endô: Then I'm ready. You're mine now!

    Kesa: No matter what you say, female virtue won't allow it.

    Moritoo Endô: Drop your husband. Leave Wataru.

    Kesa: I can't do that.

    Moritoo Endô: Why can't you? I, Moritoo, will slay Wataru. I won't stop with Wataru. If needed, your aunt too. I might have to kill you too!

    Kesa: [the camera moves in for an intense close-up of Kesa] Are you ready to do all that? Do you want me that much?

    Moritoo Endô: I want you. I can't live without you. What do you say? Can't you grant my wish? Eh? Why don't you answer? Do you want Wataru, yourself, and your aunt all dead? Kesa! It all depends on your answer now.

  • Moritoo Endô: [to Kesa's aunt] If you take a step outside tonight, I'll lop off your head!