The Song Lantern (1943)

A self-absorbed young actor humiliates an elderly Noh performer, who then commits suicide. His act of cruelty compels his father to disown him, leading the once promising actor to a life on the street...s. But his desire to win back the respect of his father and the affection of the dead actor's daughter pushes him toward a more noble existence. Naruse employed a delicately structured mise-en-scene in this family melodrama, which evokes the work of Josef von Sternberg. more

Directing:
  • Mikio Naruse

Writing:
  • Kyoka Izumi
  • Mantarō Kubota
  • Izumi Kyōka

Stars:
Release Date: 1943-02-11
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  • Country: JP
  • Language: 日本語
  • Runtime: 93

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