Zangiku monogatari
Based on the novel by Shofu Muramatsu, the film is dedicated to the actors of the renowned Japanese Kabuki theatre. Set in Japan in 1885, the story follows Kikunosuke Onoe, the adopted son of a famous Kabuki actor. Kikunosuke’s father teaches him professional acting skills, preparing him to become his successor and continue the acting dynasty. However, Kikunosuke leaves his family, much to his father’s dismay, to hone his craft outside of Tokyo and moves to Osaka.
Cast: Kazuo Hasegawa, Chikage Awashima, Tamao Nakamura
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Zangiku monogatari
Based on the novel by Shofu Muramatsu, the film is dedicated to the actors of the renowned Japanese Kabuki theatre. Set in Japan in 1885, the story follows Kikunosuke Onoe, the adopted son of a famous Kabuki actor. Kikunosuke’s father teaches him professional acting skills, preparing him to become his successor and continue the acting dynasty. However, Kikunosuke leaves his family, much to his father’s dismay, to hone his craft outside of Tokyo and moves to Osaka.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Kōji Shima
- Producers
- Masaichi Nagata
- Cast
- Kazuo Hasegawa, Chikage Awashima, Tamao Nakamura, Mitsuko Yoshikawa, Chieko Naniwa, Yataro Kurokawa
- Studio
- Daiei Film
Maturity rating
Not yet rated.
Audio languages
Japanese
