Cruel Story of Youth
RomanceDramaCrime
A harsh young man seduces a freeloading young woman and eventually takes advantage of her knack for hitchhiking to rob middle-class men.
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A raw, explosive dive into post-war Japan's disaffected youth. It's a relentless, tragic ride fueled by rebellion and desperation, capturing a fleeting, dangerous freedom on the open road.
rebelliousnihilistictragicurgentangstypropulsiveJapanese New Wavegritty realismroad moviecinematiclost youthsocietal decayrebelliondesperation
societyyakuzadriftermotorcyclejuvenile delinquentpost war japanabortionjapanese new wave
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