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The Written Face (1995) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1995 · 89 mins · Japanese
- Directed by
- Daniel Schmid
- Starring
- Haruko Sugimura, Kai Shishido, Toshiya Nagasawa, Kazuo Ohno, Tamasaburō Bandō V, Asaji Tsutakiyokomatsu
In traditional Japanese Kabuki, male actors known as onnagata portray female roles, not by copying women but by expressing the essence of femininity through their own identity. The film follows celebrated onstage star Tamasaburō Bando, exploring his artistry, dedication, and the fragile survival of this centuries‑old performance practice.
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