for a continuation of Ōshima's theme of split subjectivity. The titular boy is between father and mother, "knowing and not-knowing," and paralyzed by fear of abandonment. The fantasy and the psyche figure prominently in the film, both in the boy's relationship to family, and in cinematic techniques like the use of the color red as a "focal point" suggesting the mother and loss. References External links Essay at Filmref.com 1969 films 1969 crime drama films Japanese crime drama films 1960s Japanese-language films Films about dysfunctional families Films directed by Nagisa Ōshima 1960s Japanese films