Where to Watch The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum (1939) in the UK

What it's about

In Tokyo in 1888, 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. He is eventually joined by Otoku, who encourages him to become a famous actor to regain the recognition of his family.

Cast and crew

Director

Kenji Mizoguchi

Writer

Matsutarô Kawaguchi, Shôfû Muramatsu, Yoshikata Yoda

Starring

Shôtarô Hanayagi, Kôkichi Takada, Ryôtarô Kawanami

Details

Release date

Jan 15, 1979

Language

Japanese

Country

Japan

Awards

1 win

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