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The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum (1939) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1939 · 144 mins · Japanese
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- Directed by
- Kenji Mizoguchi
- Starring
- Yoshiaki Hanayagi, Haruo Inoue, Kōkichi Takada, Kōmei Minami, Sumao Ishihara, Kinnosuke Takamatsu
In late 19th‑century Tokyo, Kikunosuke Onoue, adopted son of a famed onnagata, realizes his acclaim rests on his father's legacy, not his own talent. Disillusioned, he finds comfort in Otoku, a family servant, and they fall in love. Determined to earn his own reputation, he leaves home to pursue acting, with Otoku faithfully following.
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