Plot — What is The Lower Depths about?
Residents of a rundown boardinghouse in 19th-century Japan, including a mysterious old man and an aging actor, get drawn into a love triangle that turns violent. When amoral thief Sutekichi breaks off his affair with landlady Osugi to romance her younger sister, Okayo, Osugi extracts her revenge by revealing her infidelity to her jealous husband.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 1957 |
| Genre | Drama |
| Language | Japanese |
| Runtime | 125 min |
| Audience Score | 71% (7.1/10, 146 votes) |
The Lower Depths — FAQ
Is The Lower Depths worth watching? The Lower Depths holds a 7.1/10 rating from 146 viewers. Residents of a rundown boardinghouse in 19th-century Japan, including a mysterious old man and an aging actor, get drawn into a love triangle that turns violent. When amoral thief Sutekichi breaks off his affair with lan
Who directed The Lower Depths? Directed by Akira Kurosawa.
Who is in the cast of The Lower Depths? It stars Toshirō Mifune, Isuzu Yamada, Kyōko Kagawa, Ganjirō Nakamura II, Minoru Chiaki, Kamatari Fujiwara and more.
Where can I stream The Lower Depths? You can stream The Lower Depths on Criterion Channel. Availability may vary by region.
When did The Lower Depths release? It released in 1957.
