Zangiku monogatari
Brief Synopsis
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In Tokyo in 1885, Kikunosuke Onoue, the son of an important actor, discovers that he is praised for his acting only because he is his father's heir, and that the troupe complains how bad he is behind his back. The only person to talk to him honestly about his acting is Otoku, the wet-nurse of his brother's child. She is fired by the family, and Kikunosuke is forbidden to see her, because of the gossip a relationship with a servant would cause. Kikunosuke falls in love with Otoku, and leaves home to try to make a living on his own merits outside Tokyo. He is eventually joined by Otoku, who encourages him to become a famous actor to regain the recognition of his family.
Cast & Crew
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Kenji Mizoguchi
Director
Film Details
Release Date
1939
Technical Specs
Duration
2h 28m
Sound
Mono
Color
Black and White
Theatrical Aspect Ratio
1.37 : 1
Synopsis
In Tokyo in 1885, Kikunosuke Onoue, the son of an important actor, discovers that he is praised for his acting only because he is his father's heir, and that the troupe complains how bad he is behind his back. The only person to talk to him honestly about his acting is Otoku, the wet-nurse of his brother's child. She is fired by the family, and Kikunosuke is forbidden to see her, because of the gossip a relationship with a servant would cause. Kikunosuke falls in love with Otoku, and leaves home to try to make a living on his own merits outside Tokyo. He is eventually joined by Otoku, who encourages him to become a famous actor to regain the recognition of his family.
Director
Kenji Mizoguchi
Director
Film Details
Release Date
1939
Technical Specs
Duration
2h 28m
Sound
Mono
Color
Black and White
Theatrical Aspect Ratio
1.37 : 1
