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Release Year1954
Runtime1h 51m
LanguageJapanese
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes3
DirectorDaisuke Itō
WritersFuji Yahiro
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.3 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Story of Shunkin
About The Story of Shunkin
Based on the novel by Junichiro Tanizaki. Story of the beautiful blind daughter of a wealthy businessman who falls in love with a servant.
Directed by Daisuke Itō, The Story of Shunkin leans on a strong ensemble — Machiko Kyō, Yoshiaki Hanayagi, Hisako Sakura — 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 1954.
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