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The Story of the Late Chrysanthemums (1939)

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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
Genre: Drama
Country: Japan
Directed By: Kenji Mizoguchi
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na Johau
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na joseywales
83
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na Ercan
8
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na tcl.polley
0
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na katsuben
90
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na IMDb-byvotes
78
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na ze_qualquer
70
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na johnatanjj
92
T9
na ludymylla
92
T9
na Seftref
55
T4
na chumlum
6
T7
na BaalMan
90
T9
na chiphall72
61
T3
na omglol
90
T10
na vanderdoido
85
T7
na Jazzaloha
75
T9
na winds
8
T10
na cinebaixar
85
T8
na kastenm
65
T3
na Prayermad
80
T7
na jeff_v
91
T10
na onetwothree
80
T10
na theyshoot10
87
T8
254
na amimut
84
T10
na anime salve
90
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na nicson
80
T9
na avgcrtckr
78
T10
na Enygma
85
T9
na strangelime
100
T10
na nuked
7
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na vincente
45
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Incredible
na theyshoot11
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#255
na Magmadiver
85
T6
na theriley
92
T9
na cinema_hell
85
T8
na NRM02
78
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na Domini
100
T10
na Multiman1985
99
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na Rumplesink
70
T6
na laika
74
T6
na DBibby
72
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na danielbenoit
97
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na Pats_London
73
T3
na catfacer
88
T8
na authorial
65
T2
na MMAlpha
55
T4
na Dennis Brian
60
T3
na Risselada
75
T6
na PeaceAnarchy
84
T8
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.
na Dally
95
T10
na Mango
3
T3
na PimpPanda
97
T9
na FitFortDanga
86
T9
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.
na volver
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na JR1000
39
T8
na sidehacker
74
T7
na flowing
99
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na purity
3
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na boxgod
70
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na Mingus
3
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na bigolbilly
84
T5
na theyshoot07
89
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na RNG
57
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na JuanLars
100
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na dj001k
90
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na cambelboy
97
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na hip_priest
100
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na Darbicus
95
T10
na Raiders
94
T10
na Magb
85
T8
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.
na welike
40
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na burhenn
90
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na Llopin
95
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na Antoine
80
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na goran
68
T7
na Veterini
80
T7
na a_doomoot3
92
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na kyle.loomis
8
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na demonhatesme
96
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na abowloffire
80
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na ozufan
96
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na JJJames
94
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na negative
4
T10
na Simon M.
48
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na rudolf55
95
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na coreyj
15
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na SuperFlosser
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na experimental
82
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na philocrates
0
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na kenji
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na filmaffinity
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na coltrane
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na postmodifier
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na paris1919
75
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na theyshoot08
89
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228
na Mike DAngelo
78
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na imdb
78
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na Squalido
98
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na Theyshootpic
81
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Average Tier 7.82 from 99 Rankings rss