Dodes’ka-den

The movie explores the resilience and determination of a motley crew of individuals navigating their lives in a squalid Tokyo slum. Despite facing overwhelming hardships, each character finds solace and hope in their personal aspirations: from the father and son yearning for a stable home to the young woman enduring abuse while dreaming of independence, and the imaginative boy envisioning himself as a trolley conductor. The film masterfully portrays how dreams and the will to survive can be the driving forces behind human endurance amidst crushing poverty and adversity.