A Trap
When her only relative, her elder brother is accused of robbing and murdering an old woman loan-shark, pretty, young Kiriko travels from her home in Kyushu to Tokyo to get Japan's top lawyer to defend her brother. Unfortunately her naive idealism is shattered when the lawyer refuses to take the case based on her insufficient funds. What follows is a long determined revenge plot that sees the heroine become a Tokyo bar hostess and worse to punish the lawyer. The plot thickens with another murder mystery and a sleuthing reporter.
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Plot Summary
During World War II, a group of Hungarian soldiers are sent to the Eastern Front. They are trapped behind enemy lines and face harsh conditions, dwindling supplies, and the constant threat of death. As their situation becomes more desperate, their humanity is tested, revealing both the best and worst of them under extreme duress.
Critical Reception
A Trap is a powerful and harrowing depiction of the brutal realities of war, particularly focusing on the psychological toll it takes on soldiers. It was highly acclaimed for its unflinching portrayal of suffering and its examination of moral complexities in extreme circumstances.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its stark and unflinching portrayal of the horrors of war.
- Lauded for its deep psychological exploration of soldiers under duress.
- Commended for its powerful anti-war message.
Google audience: While specific Google user ratings are not readily available for this older film, audiences generally respond strongly to its intense emotional impact and historical significance.
Awards & Accolades
Nominated for the Golden Bear at the 23rd Berlin International Film Festival.
Fun Fact
The film is based on the novel 'The Ruin' by Hungarian writer Endre Illés.
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