Sansho the Bailiff

Sansho the Bailiff (1954)

1954-03-31 · 124 min · Rating 8.10/10 (419 votes)

Without mercy, man is like a beast.

In 11th-century feudal Japan, following the exile of an idealistic governor, his wife and children are separated by slave traders; the children, Zushio and Anju, are sold into brutal servitude under the cruel bailiff Sansho.

Drama

Keywords

11th century ancient japan banishment based on short story compassion courtesan decree exile feudal japan governor japan mercy prostitution

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