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The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum
The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum

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The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum

NR·1939·144m

Summary

In late 19th century Tokyo, Kikunosuke Onoue, the adopted son of a legendary actor, himself an actor specializing in female roles, discovers that he is only praised for his acting due to his status as his father's heir. Devastated by this, he turns to Otoku, a servant of his family, for comfort, and they fall in love. Kikunosuke becomes determined to leave home and develop as an actor on his own merits, and Otoku faithfully follows him.

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Director

Kenji Mizoguchi

Novel

Shôfû Muramatsu

Screenplay

Matsutarō Kawaguchi

Screenplay

Yoshikata Yoda

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Status:

Released

Original Language:

Japanese

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Keywords

forbidden love
osaka, japan
tokyo, japan
kabuki
19th century
adopted son
theatrical troupe