The Hateful Beast

Year: 1970

Runtime: 70 mins

Language: Japanese

Director: Kôji Wakamatsu

Drama

Set in the Edo period, two strangers arrive in a remote village and begin a criminal partnership. As their scheme unfolds, one man ascends to wealth and power while the other is double‑crossed, imprisoned and consumed by a desire for vengeance. The narrative shifts with each character’s perspective, creating a fragmented truth that has drawn comparisons to Rashomon.

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