Rashomon

"Starring Toshiro Mifune as Tajōmaru the bandit, Masayuki Mori as Takehiro Kanazawa, the samurai, Machiko Kyō as Masago, Kanazawa's wife, the story is seen from the testimony of three eyewitnesses, a wood cutter 🪵 🪓, a priest, and a commoner, all describing how a samurai was murdered in a forest, and his wife sexually assaulted, near a city gate called Rashomon. All of the said drama happens off-screen, so hopefully there are no triggers for anyone watching this. The story is unique in that each version of the story seems colored by the conscience of the eyewitness. Toward the end of the film, we as the viewer seem to see what really happened, and the consequences of the actions involved. Japanese audio. "

"Three sides to every story but which side is actually correct. One of the coolest movies I’ve seen due to the crossing paths of each witness’ testimony. You don’t know who’s right but at the end of the day someone is dead because of the fact and nothing can change that fact. "

"a classic on perspectives. "

"I may not rate this film as highly, or praise it as loudly, as many film fans. However, I do recommend watching it... it has an interesting story and puts a bit of a spotlight on how women were viewed as property in Japanese society until relatively recently. "

"An absolute achievement in story, score and cinematography. A true milestone in movie making. Research this film just a little to see it’s impact on cinema that followed it."

"Classic. Excellent storytelling. "

"A masterpiece. "

"A wonder in movie making and storytelling, pushing the boundaries of truth and honesty until you fall down the swirling whirlpool of lies and deceptions, finding yourself unsure. This is a masterpiece! "