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Release Year1954
Runtime1h 32m
LanguageJapanese
CertificationNR
Genres—
Votes1
DirectorKiyoshi Saeki
WritersToshio Yasumi
TypeFeature Film
Rating10.0 out of 10
Cast7 credited
Also Known AsKaratachi no hana
About Karatachi no hana
This work depicts the poet Hakushu Kitahara's life, full of poetic sentiment, from his childhood to his youth. In his pursuit of literature, he was oppressed by feudal society, lost his best friend, and broke up with his girlfriend, before leaving for Tokyo in loneliness. Set in the scenic city of Yanagawa, this work depicts Hakushu's wanderings in search of beauty and devotion to poetry.
Directed by Kiyoshi Saeki, Karatachi no hana leans on a strong ensemble — Takashi Kitahara, Setsuko Amamiya, Noriko Katsura — 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 screen titles of 1954.
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