The Song Lantern

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 streets. 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.

Country:

Japan

Genre:

Drama

Duration:

93 minutes

Year:

1943

Director:

Mikio Naruse

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Company:

Toho Eiga

Cast:

Onchi Kitahachi

Jirozou

Onchi Genjiro

Henmi Sessou

O-Sode

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Director

Original Story

Screenplay

Director of Photography

Art Direction