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THE STORY OF THE LAST CHRYSANTHEMUM(Digitally Restored)

原題
残菊物語 (デジタル・リマスター版)
Original Title
Zangiku Monogatari (Digitally Restored)
Production Year
1939/2015
Running Time
143min
Genre
Color
Black & white
Director
Cast
Shotaro HANAYAGI 花柳章太郎
Kakuko MORI 森赫子

One of Kenji MIZOGUCHI’s greatest pre-war achievements.
The digital restoration is from a 4K film transfer (2K projection) by Shochiku.​

Introduction
One of Kenji MIZOGUCHI’s greatest pre-war achievements.
The digital restoration is from a 4K film transfer
(2K projection) by Shochiku.
Synopsis
Kikunosuke (Hanayagi), the adopted son of Kikugoro the 5th (Gonjuro Kawarazaki), is kept in the dark regarding his lack of talent as a performer, and his uncertainty leads him to drink. Servant Otoku (Kakuko Mori) grows concerned for Kikunosuke's wellbeing, and gently advises him of his shortcomings. The two grow closer, but Kikunosuke's adoptive mother Osato (Yoko Umemura) denounces their relationship, and Otoku is sent back to her hometown.