im sure missed one first came out glad finally seen itbr br this movie takes place around th century red light district okabasho japan tells tale prostitution caste systems women strong society based upon strength samurai code japanbr br it uniquely akira kurosawa even though died could direct movie adaptation screenplay shows view japanese world caste system renowned sheds light upon systems interact other characters may revolve around other caste system stays intact character goes back world belong in samurai warrior drifts good hearted loving prostitutes world goes back life embarks another road man part caste systemlowest low many prize world samurai others yet lower caste inhabitants support love without restraint samurai movie turns weak one classless lovers prove honorable ones br br the movie deserves higher rating tale survival women feudal japan time frame men thought survivorsthe strong ones women thought mindless weak property movie highlights strength japanese women survival strength enabled japanese culture continue hasbr br i recommend the sea watching anyone fan akira kurosawa even theyre fan lovely quiet soul sustaining movie one treasured movie collection