Doing What I Please

Koichi Haruyama works at the Morita Automobile Factory and drives a convertible through Ginza, looking for accident sites. He purchases damaged cars at low prices to scrap them for profit, using the earnings to pay off debts to Kanda Trading. As he faces pressure from Morita, the company's president, Koichi is driven to Toyokawa to seek financial help from his grandfather, while harboring a hidden agenda.

The film presents a nuanced exploration of Koichi's challenges, capturing the struggles of a man caught between his business ambitions and personal dilemmas. With a cast that includes Kōji Wada, Mayumi Shimizu, and Sayuri Yoshinaga, the performances contribute to the film's dramatic depth. Collectors of classic Japanese cinema will find interest in this title for its portrayal of post-war societal issues and the dynamics of family and finance.