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THE LIGHTS OF ASAKUSA

原題
浅草の灯
Original Title
ASAKUSA NO HI
Production Year
1937
Running Time
90min
Genre
Color
Black & white
Director
Cast
Mieko Takamine
Ken Uehara

Introduction
Yasujiro Shimazu creates a story that explores the happenings when the intense but brief sensation of pleasure threatens to be transformed into something deeper and more long-lasting. The film moves between several characters, but the real star is the district of Asakusa itself, as a gilded cage with glitter and style.
Synopsis
A masterpiece set behind the scenes of the Asakura Opera during the Taisho period. A dancer's friends unite to protect her in this youth ensemble drama. One of star actor Ken Uehara's best known works.