Bunkichi is a cute but very irresponsible man. When the neighbors choose him to be the leader of the collection drive, even his wife Okiyo doubts that the immature Bunkichi will be up to the undemanding task. The story is a subtle and seemingly light-hearted study of duty, sacrifice and maturity, and a poignant metaphor for the human capacity for change. ...
Bunkichi is a cute but very irresponsible man. When the neighbors choose him to be the leader of the collection drive, even his wife Okiyo doubts that the immature Bunkichi will be up to the undemanding task. The story is a subtle and seemingly light-hearted study of duty, sacrifice and maturity, and a poignant metaphor for the human capacity for change. The film is the opening part of the Japanese Film Week, which Kinoteka presents in cooperation with the Embassy of Japan and the Japan Foundation. Eight films will be screened from June 12 to 16, and the focus will be on two great Japanese masters, Heinosuke Gosho and Shohei Imamura. The first screen adaptation of the oldest Japanese novel The Prince and the Lady of the Court will not be missing either.
