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7.8/10   196 votes
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Director:
Mikio Naruse
Writers:
Fumiko Hayashi (stories)
Sumie Tanaka (adaptation) ...
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Release Date:
27 November 1985 (USA) more
Genre:
Drama more
Plot:
What is the life of a Geisha like once her beauty has faded and she has retired? Kin has saved her money... more | full synopsis
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Awards:
1 win more
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Cast

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Haruko Sugimura ... Kin
Sadako Sawamura ... Nobu
Chikako Hosokawa ... Tamae
Yûko Mochizuki ... Tomi
Ken Uehara ... Tabe
Hiroshi Koizumi ... Kiyoshi
Ineko Arima ... Sachiko
Bontarô Miyake ... Seki
Sonosuke Sawamura ... Sentaro
Daisuke Katô ... Itaya
Haruna Kaburagi
Yoshiko Tsubouchi
Yaeko Izumo
Tsuruko Mano
Toshiko Nakano
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Late Chrysanthemums (International: English title)
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Runtime:
101 min
Country:
Japan
Language:
Japanese
Color:
Black and White
Sound Mix:
Mono
Certification:
UK:PG (2005)
Company:
Toho Company more

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Great Japanese film from the 50's, 10 February 2006
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Author: ottffsse_sequence from United States

Naruse is typically considered one of the 3 master founders of Japanese film, the other two being Ozu and Mizoguchi. This is an interesting and honest film on the lives of retired Geishas. Whatever happens, when such a woman ages, and loses her charm and mystique? Well, for those who are interested, watch this film. One: Okin, is successful as a money-lender, but the other two have to borrow from her and are resentful. Okin doesn't have any children, but the other do. Okin finds out that her old love is coming to visit her, and is excited. Naruse is a master in subtle studies of his female protagonists' characters. Bangiku ultimately draws the viewer into the study of the questions of ones happiness, and one's life-worth. Very good film indeed.

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