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Funeral Parade of Roses
🎬 Movie

Funeral Parade of Roses

1969 · 105 min Drama
7.5 / 10 · TMDB

In 1960s Tokyo, Gonda owns a bar in which the gay, cross-dresser, and trans scenes meet. Gonda is in a relationship with the madam of the bar, Leda. As the younger Eddie starts a passionate affair with Gonda, she ignites the jealousy of Leda, unaware of another kind of history between them.

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film doesn't rush. It trusts the viewer — gives time to inhabit the characters, understand what's really happening. Direction here serves the actors rather than overwhelming them.

This film doesn't entertain — it speaks. If you're ready for that, it'll leave a mark. If not — it'll seem slow.

A good choice for those who value subtle direction and honest performance.

Director: Toshio Matsumoto

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Unhurried, on a weekday evening. Put down the phone, let the film work.

🎭 Cast

Shinnosuke Ikehata

Shinnosuke Ikehata

Eddie

Yoshio Tsuchiya

Yoshio Tsuchiya

Gonda

Emiko Azuma

Emiko Azuma

Eddie's Mother

Toshiya Fujita

Toshiya Fujita

Kiyoshi Awazu

Kiyoshi Awazu

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Osamu Ogasawara

Leda

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Yoshimi Jô

Jimi

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Koichi Nakamura

Juju

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Flamenco Umeji

Greco

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Saako Oota

Mari

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