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The Song Lantern

68% | Feb 11, 1943 | Drama

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.

Featured Crew

Mikio Naruse
Director
Kuichirô Kishida
Lighting Technician

Cast

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Shōtarō Hanayagi
Onchi Kitahachi
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Ichijirō Oya
Onchi Genjiro
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Kan Ishii
Henmi Sessou

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