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Release Year1951
Runtime1h 26m
LanguageJapanese
CertificationNR
GenresComedy, Music
Votes26
DirectorKeisuke Kinoshita
WritersKeisuke Kinoshita
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.3 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsCarmen Comes Home
About Carmen Comes Home
A rural village elder plans an event on the return of a farmer's daughter from the city, unaware that she has become a Westernized burlesque artist.
Directed by Keisuke Kinoshita, Carmen Comes Home leans on a strong ensemble — Hideko Takamine, Shūji Sano, Chishū Ryū — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1951.
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