The Song Lantern (1943)
A self-absorbed young actor humiliates an elderly Noh performer, who then commits suicide. His act of cruelty compels his father to disown him, leading the once promising actor to a life on the streets. But his desire to win back the respect of his father and the affection of the dead actor's daughter pushes him toward a more noble existence. Naruse employed a delicately structured mise-en-scene in this family melodrama, which evokes the work of Josef von Sternberg.
Directing:
Writing:
Stars:
- Mikio Naruse
Writing:
- Kyoka Izumi
- Mantarō Kubota
- Izumi Kyōka
Stars:
Release Date: 1943-02-11
6.8/10
6.8/10
- Country: JP
- Language: 日本語
- Runtime: 93
