The Outcast

"The Outcast" is a 1962 film directed by Kon Ichikawa, based on the novel "La colpa" (Hakai), which translates to "The Fault". The movie tells the story of Ushimatsu Segawa, played by Raizō Ichikawa, who grapples with his lower-caste heritage and considers confiding in an activist fighting against discrimination. Set against the backdrop of Japan's Meiji period, the film explores themes of identity crisis, prejudice, and social injustice amidst the caste system and racial discrimination.