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Release Year1958
Runtime1h 37m
LanguageJapanese
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes4
DirectorTeinosuke Kinugasa
WritersTeinosuke Kinugasa, Jun Sagara
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Snowy Heron
About The Snowy Heron
The story follows Oshino, a geisha who is trying to start a new life with a lover who is a painter. However, her past filled with debts and pimps catches up to her.
Directed by Teinosuke Kinugasa, The Snowy Heron leans on a strong ensemble — Fujiko Yamamoto, Keizō Kawasaki, Yosuke Irie — 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 drama titles of 1958.
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