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Release Year1951
Runtime1h 28m
LanguageJapanese
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes20
DirectorKenji Mizoguchi
WritersYoshikata Yoda
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.3 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Lady of Musashino
About The Lady of Musashino
In post-war Japan, Michiko, a disillusioned young woman trapped in a loveless marriage, confides in her younger cousin, Tsutomo, and the two become close, but decide not to consummate their affair. He instead becomes involved with the flirtatious Tomiko, who is also conducting an affair with Michiko's husband. When Michiko finds that her husband has abandoned her, she decides to take her fate into her own hands.
Directed by Kenji Mizoguchi, The Lady of Musashino leans on a strong ensemble — Kinuyo Tanaka, Yukiko Todoroki, Masayuki Mori — 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 1951.
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