Dragnet Girl (1933)

Beneath the buzz of a bustling city, Tokiko, an office typist, finds herself tangled in a web of love, crime, and betrayal. More than just a typist, she flutters between the affections of her employer's son, exploiting his naive interest for her own gain, and her true love, Joji, a down-on-his-luck boxer with a new career in the city's seedy underbelly. As Joji navigates the ruthless world of gangsters, Hiroshi, an optimistic recruit, steps into their lives, prompting his innocent sister Kazuko to plead with Joji to save Hiroshi from a life of crime. Touched by her sincerity, Joji finds himself at a crossroads, torn between his loyalty to the gang and his newfound empathy for Hiroshi. But love and gang life are a volatile mix. As Tokiko watches Joji's attention divert to Kazuko, jealousy rears its ugly head, and she sets her sights on winning back her love, no matter the consequences. With Tokiko's machinations escalating and Joji's loyalties wavering, they must make their own decisions about their lives in this captivating tale of love, crime, and redemption.

Dragnet Girl is a crime movie featuring Kinuyo Tanaka and directed by Yasujirō Ozu.

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