The Oil-Hell Murder

In 18th century Osaka, a young man, disowned by his parents due to accumulating debt, finds himself in a desperate situation after becoming infatuated with a prostitute, Okichi (Kanako Higuchi), who is also struggling financially. As the story unfolds, it delves into themes of lust, custom, and violence, set against the backdrop of oil sellers in this period. The film is based on the bunraku and kabuki play "The Woman-Killer and the Hell of Oil" by Chikamatsu Monzaemon.