The Song Lantern

Summary 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. View more details

The Song Lantern

Directed : Mikio Naruse

Written : Kyôka Izumi Mantaro Kubota

Stars : Eijirô Yanagi Shôtarô Hanayagi Kan Ishii Ichijirô Ôya

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Genres : Drama

Release date : Feb 10, 1943

Countries of origin : Japan

Language : Japanese

Production companies : Toho Film (Eiga) Co. Ltd. Shinsei Eigasha

Summary 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. View more details

Details

Genres : Drama

Release date : Feb 10, 1943

Countries of origin : Japan

Language : Japanese

Production companies : Toho Film (Eiga) Co. Ltd. Shinsei Eigasha

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