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Hana no shôgai

1953 · 182 min

In 1842, in the Umemoku Mansion within Hikone Castle, Naosuke Ii, despite the tumultuous times, was engrossed in the world of tea ceremony. His friend, the Kokugaku scholar Nagano Shuzen, introduced him to a captivating shamisen master named Murayama Taka. Naosuke became deeply infatuated with her, disregarding the jealousy of his consort Shizu and the warnings of his senior retainer, Gaiji. However, upon discovering Taka's relationship with Shuzen, Naosuke promptly ended his ties with her.

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Original Title 花の生涯 彦根篇 江戸篇
Year 1953
Country Japan
Director Tatsuo Ōsone
Runtime 182 min.

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Hana no shôgai is an acquired taste at 0.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

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A classic from 1953. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

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