Life of Hishakaku
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80% Critic Match

Life of Hishakaku

8.0 / 10 1963 1h 35mNR Japanese
DramaCrime

Storyline

After eloping with a prostitute named Otoyo, Hishakaku takes refuge in the Kogane family’s turf. Indebted to Boss Kogane for his kindness, Hishakaku swears to dedicate himself to protect the Koganes in time of crisis. Hishakaku’s humble life comes to a sudden halt when the Kogane family becomes involved in a fatal feud with their rival, and Hishakaku’s services are called upon.

Cast & Crew

Koji Tsuruta

Koji Tsuruta

Hishakaku

Lead
Yoshiko Sakuma

Yoshiko Sakuma

Otoyo

Tatsuo Umemiya

Tatsuo Umemiya

Rinichi Yamamoto

Rinichi Yamamoto

Kenji Ushio

Kenji Ushio

Akikane Sawa

Akikane Sawa

Yoshi Katō

Yoshi Katō

Michitarō Mizushima

Michitarō Mizushima

What People Are Saying

4.0
A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Tadashi Sawashima's vision lands with breathtaking precision.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
4.0
Every frame feels alive. Life of Hishakaku is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker