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Summary: In Tokyo in 1885, Kikunosuke Onoue, the adoptive 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 adoptive father'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. (imdb)
AKA: Zangiku monogatari
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Like the other Mizoguchi film's I've seen, it's a tragic tale of the burdens placed on people, especially women, by rigid class structures and other social restrictions. It's very well done and while the arc is pretty predictable it still manages to make it feel fresh. I wish I could love it as much as I admire it, liking it a lot will have to do.
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I have to admit I'm a bit underwhelmed. I didn't like it as much as Mizoguchi's later work. But don't get me wrong, it's an excellent movie. The craftsmanship is wonderful, some very dramatic angles and expressive camera language (although there were a few rather dull shots too). And the acting, costumes, music is superb. The story touches on themes of loyalty and integrity in ways that are poignant. The ending is quite moving, however you can really see it coming a mile away.
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This film takes place in the realm of the kabuki theatre. At first the male main character is a nice guy but a lousy actor, and he knows it. But when he goes on the road with his star-crossed lover he becomes more of a prick and starts feeding off the woman's misery, and through this he ends up being a better actor. Through this Mizoguchi makes a statement about both oppression of women (his favorite theme) and about the nature of art.
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