Suzaki Paradise: Red Light
1956, Yûzô KAWASHIMA, 1h 21m
Like a magnet, the red light district of Tokyo draws in characters from the fringes of society. One such couple are Yoshigi and Tsutue, who use their last resources to buy a bus ticket to this «paradise». Luck and stubbornness give Tsutue a job in a sake bar, but it’s not easy settling for a simple life so close to easy money. krj
Original title Suzaki Paradaisu: Akashingô
Year 1956
Director Yûzô KAWASHIMA
Screenplay Toshirô IDE, Nobuyoshi TERADA
Cinematography Kuratarô TAKAMURA
Producer Shizuo SAKAGAMI
Cast Michiyo ARATAMA, Yukiko TODOROKI, Seizaburô KAWAZU
Production Company Nikkatsu
Runtime 1h 21m
Format 35mm
Links IMDb