
The title of the film reflects the custom of writing poems and lyrics on paper lanterns. The film tells about the difficult relationship between the actors of the Japanese classical theater No, friendship, hatred and love…
Directed by Teinosuke Kinugasa, The Song Lantern leans on a strong ensemble — Raizō Ichikawa, Mayumi Kurata, Fujiko Yamamoto — 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 1960.
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