The brothers, Anju and Zushio are taken from their parents and sold into the local ruling family “SANSHO THE BAILIFF” falling into kidnap’s trap. The brothers are forced to work in a private estate as the slave and they endure heavy labor for ten years. One day they hear their names in the song which is sung by new slave and try to escape.

This screening is made possible with the support of the Japan Foundation, and is in collaboration with the Consulate-General of Japan.


Image Credit:
(C)1954 角川映画
(C)1954 Kadokawa Pictures