desire to live

Liana 2022-04-20 09:01:48

Akira Kurosawa's literary drama used a large number of actors to portray ukiyo-e-like characters. It was not intended to be ugly, nor to highlight Watanabe, but to loosen the extremely rigid and bureaucratic government departments. Similarly, Akira Kurosawa also explored the meaning of life in this part, whether it is to pursue the excitement of sensuality, or the eternal youth and love... Everyone will have their own choices, but there are a few people who can be like crossing the border. Like the side, accept such a regretless and calm parting? The greatness of this human nature is not because of what Watanabe has done, but because in the last 5 months of his life he knew how to be a person who is valuable to himself and him.

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Extended Reading
  • Leanna 2022-01-03 08:01:17

    Grandpa Shimura's eyes were about to stare out. So lonely.

  • Griffin 2022-04-24 07:01:14

    Akira Kurosawa's personal stylized narration gives the story a calm tension, never accustomed to sensationalism but guarantees attraction, and at the same time extends the connotative spirit to the depths. The contrasting techniques used in many places make this movie of inner consciousness always point to the theme of discussing the meaning of life. Life is not a baptism of splendor, it is not a death-defying spirit, but a heart without regrets and steadfastness. It can make people more indifferent to life.

Ikiru quotes

  • Mitsuo Watanabe, Kanji's son: Uncle, he even withdrew 50,000 yen.

    Kiichi Watanabe, Kanji's Brother: That miser? I wonder if he's got a woman? That would really be something.

    Tatsu Watanabe, Kiichi's Wife: Now dear.

    Mitsuo Watanabe, Kanji's son: I'm sure it's not that.

    Kiichi Watanabe, Kanji's Brother: There's no telling when it comes to love. The ones you least expect are the most susceptible. If you ask me, he's actually a real lecher. A lecher with a solemn veneer. But he's stayed widowed these 20 years for you. It makes sense that he'd eventually snap, right?

  • Tatsu Watanabe, Kiichi's Wife: My husband thinks all men are as debauched as he is.