

The Song Lantern
6.8|1943|1h 33m| JA
Overview: 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.
Genres: Drama
Director: Mikio Naruse
Votes: 6
Production Companies:
Toho Eiga Co., Ltd.
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