Movie Description

残菊物語

(1939)

Overview

In late 19th century Tokyo, Kikunosuke Onoue, the adopted son of a legendary actor, himself an actor specializing in female roles, discovers that he is only praised for his acting due to his status as his father's heir. Devastated by this, he turns to Otoku, a servant of his family, for comfort, and they fall in love. Kikunosuke becomes determined to leave home and develop as an actor on his own merits, and Otoku faithfully follows him.

Cast

Facts

Original Title残菊物語

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1939-10-13

Original LanguageUnknown

Runtime 02h 24m

Production CompaniesShochiku

Genres

  • Romance
  • Drama