The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum

Year: 1939

Runtime: 144 mins

Language: Japanese

Director: Kenji Mizoguchi

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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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