The document provides analysis of the 1961 Japanese film Stray Dog. It discusses the lead detective Murakami, who is representative of a new postwar Japan. Murakami learns from the older detective Sato, who represents traditional Japanese values. The evolving relationship between the two men adds depth to the film. The document also analyzes how elements of the film represent issues in Japanese society after World War 2, such as changing gender roles and the clash between traditional and modern settings.