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Chikamatsu Monogatari

1h 42m1954Kenji Mizoguchi
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"The tortured heart behind the cultivated image."

When the wife of a 17th-century Kyoto scrollmaker is falsely accused of having an affair with his best employee, the pair flee the city and find themselves truly falling for one another.

DramaRomance
JapanEscapeSuicide AttemptLoverLoveExtramarital AffairBankruptcyKyoto, JapanLocked InJidaigeki

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Frequently asked questions

What is Chikamatsu Monogatari (1954) about?

When the wife of a 17th-century Kyoto scrollmaker is falsely accused of having an affair with his best employee, the pair flee the city and find themselves truly falling for one another.

Who stars in Chikamatsu Monogatari?

Chikamatsu Monogatari stars Kazuo Hasegawa (Mohei), Kyōko Kagawa (Osan), Eitarō Shindō (Ishun), Eitarō Ozawa (Sukeemon), Yōko Minamida (Otama). The film was directed by Kenji Mizoguchi.

How long is Chikamatsu Monogatari?

Chikamatsu Monogatari has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1954.

Where can I watch Chikamatsu Monogatari?

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