Summary: Set among the matrilineal merchant class of Osaka in the early 20th century, this 1960 family drama by Kon Ichikawa follows the son of a prosperous family (Raizo Ichikawa) as he fathers only boys with various wives and geishas, much to the chagrin of his manipulative grandmother and mother. Ichikawa wrote the script with his wife and frequent collaborator, Natto Wada, and despite its sharp satirical jabs, it carefully notates the hero's ambivalence and regret toward women. (Chicago Reader) (by FitFortDanga)

Genres: Comedy, Drama

Country: Japan

Directed By: Kon Ichikawa

Written By: Kon Ichikawa, Natto Wada

Starring: Machiko Kyô, Ayako Wakao, Tamao Nakamura, Raizô Ichikawa, Mitsuko Kusabue

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