The Life of Oharu (1952)
In 17th century Edo Period Japan, a noblewoman's banishment for her love affair with a lowly page signals the beginning of her inexorable fall.
Director: Kenji Mizoguchi
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 136 min
Release Date: April 17, 1952
Cast
- Kinuyo Tanaka - Oharu
- Tsukie Matsuura - Tomo
- Ichirō Sugai - Shinzaemon
- Hisako Yamane - Lady Matsudaira
- Toshirō Mifune - Katsunosuke
- Jūkichi Uno - Yakichi Ogiya
- Eitarō Shindō - Kahe Sasaya
- Akira Ōizumi - Fumikichi
- Masao Shimizu - Kikuoji
- Daisuke Katō - Tasaburo Hishiya
Screenplay
Music: Ichirō Saitō
Cinematography: Yoshimi Hirano
Editing: Toshio Goto
Production: Koi Productions, Shintoho Company, TOHO
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Original Language: ja
Themes
Deep Regret Over Past Deeds, Biting Remorse and the Shadow of Guilt, Crushing Despair and the Void, Paralyzing Guilt and Remorse, Crushing Humiliation and Struggle for Honor
Keywords
prostitute, based on novel or book, despair, courtesan, banishment, concubine, memory, told in flashback, noblewoman, shame, edo period, feudal lord, feudal japan, 17th century, sold into slavery
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Life of Oharu about?
- In 17th century Edo Period Japan, a noblewoman's banishment for her love affair with a lowly page signals the beginning of her inexorable fall.
- Who directed The Life of Oharu?
- The Life of Oharu was directed by Kenji Mizoguchi.
- Who stars in The Life of Oharu?
- The Life of Oharu stars Kinuyo Tanaka, Tsukie Matsuura, Ichirō Sugai, Hisako Yamane, Toshirō Mifune, Jūkichi Uno.
- How long is The Life of Oharu?
- The Life of Oharu has a runtime of 2h 16m (136 minutes).
- What genre is The Life of Oharu?
- The Life of Oharu is a Drama film.
- Where was The Life of Oharu produced?
- The Life of Oharu was produced in Japan.
- What are the themes of The Life of Oharu?
- The themes of The Life of Oharu include: Deep Regret Over Past Deeds, Biting Remorse and the Shadow of Guilt, Crushing Despair and the Void, Paralyzing Guilt and Remorse, Crushing Humiliation and Struggle for Honor.