Sansho the Bailiff is a heart-wrenching drama that takes place in 11th-century Japan. It tells the story of a family torn apart by slavery as the son and wife are sold into servitude while the father is banished. The film follows their separate journeys and their ultimate goal of redemption and reunion. Through themes of compassion, sacrifice, and self-sacrifice, Sansho the Bailiff explores the ethics and morals of feudal Japan.
The Outlaw and His Wife is a silent film about a tragic romance between a female farmer and an outlaw in northern Sweden. They face obstacles such as common-law marriage, hiding from the authorities, and extreme weather conditions. The story ends with their untimely death.
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