The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum (1939)
Storyline
In late 19th-century Tokyo, Kikunosuke Onoue, the adopted son of a legendary actor, himself an actor specializing in female roles, discovers that the praise he receives is only due to his status as his father's heir. Devastated, 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 joins him.
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Movie Details
| Original title | 残菊物語 |
|---|---|
| Release date | Oct 13, 1939 |
| Status | Released |
| Keywords | osaka, japan, forbidden love, 19th century, tokyo, japan, theatrical troupe, kabuki, adopted son |
FAQ
What is The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum about?
In late 19th-century Tokyo, Kikunosuke Onoue, the adopted son of a legendary actor, himself an actor specializing in female roles, discovers that the praise he receives is only due to his status as his father's heir. Devastated, 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 joins him.
When was The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum released?
The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum was released on Oct 13, 1939 (status: Released).
Who directed The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum?
Kenji Mizoguchi directed The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum.
What is the TMDB rating of The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum?
The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum has a TMDB rating of 7.8/10 from 133 votes.