The Graceful Brute with Chinese, English, Japanese and Russian subtitles
is a 1962 Japanese satirical comedy film directed by Yūzō Kawashima and written by Kaneto Shindō.
“The Graceful Brute” (1962), originally titled “Shitoyakana Kedamono” in Japanese and directed by Yūzō Kawashima, is a captivating blend of dark comedy and social satire. Set in post-war Tokyo, the film explores the life of the Sugimoto family, living in a cramped apartment, who are far from the image of a traditional, harmonious household. The matriarch, played with cunning wit by Ayako Wakao, masterfully manipulates those around her to maintain a semblance of middle-class respectability. The plot thickens as a mysterious bag of money enters their lives, unveiling the greed, deceit, and moral corruption that lies beneath their respectable façade.
As various characters from different social backgrounds converge, their interactions paint a complex picture of human nature and societal pretensions, making “The Graceful Brute” a timeless piece that mirrors the absurdities of modern life.
