Zangiku monogatari (1956)
7.0(1)April 23, 1956
Kōji Shima
Director
Shôfû Muramatsu, Yoshikata Yoda
Writers
Rate
Diary
Overview
Based on the novel by Shofu Muramatsu, the film is dedicated to the actors of the renowned Japanese Kabuki theatre. Set in Japan in 1885, the story follows Kikunosuke Onoe, the adopted son of a famous Kabuki actor. Kikunosuke’s father teaches him professional acting skills, preparing him to become his successor and continue the acting dynasty. However, Kikunosuke leaves his family, much to his father’s dismay, to hone his craft outside of Tokyo and moves to Osaka.
