The Love of the Actress Sumako

Year: 1947

Runtime: 96 mins

Language: Japanese

Director: Kenji Mizoguchi

Drama

Stage director Shimamura, intent on introducing Western theatre to Japan, becomes enamored with the outspoken actress Sumako Matsui. He abandons his family to be with her while battling the financial challenges of keeping his Art Theatre afloat.

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