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The Way of Drama (1944) Plot Summary Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1944 · 82 mins · Japanese
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- Directed by
- Mikio Naruse
- Starring
- Takashi Shimura, Isuzu Yamada, Eitarô Shindô, Atsushi Watanabe, Yōnosuke Toba, Sōji Kiyokawa
Set against Osaka’s bustling kabuki scene, the film explores how traditional theatre intersects with popular‑culture politics, highlighting the clash between established theatrical styles and the improvisational approaches of amateur troupes who dramatise contemporary events.
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