Ozu re-creates a world of petty thieves, confidence men and flappers in this comedy about a delinquent boy, Kenji, who reforms for the love of a virtuous young woman, Yasue. David Owens of the Japan Society writes, "The plot, with all its coincidences, is a bit creaky and contrived, but Ozu displays a knack for establishing atmosphere. Kenji and Senko live in a messy apartment cluttered with boxing gear and memorabilia--fight posters and newspaper articles line the walls and a punching bag hangs from the ceiling. Yasue and her family live in genteel poverty, while the hoods hang out in an appropriately smoky pool hall."