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Carmen from Kawachi
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Carmen from Kawachi

1966 · 89 min Romance Drama
6.1 / 10 · TMDB

Like a girl runaway, Tsuyu moves to Osaka to work as a bar hostess. She meets the owner of a model school, Yoko, and seriously thinks about becoming a fashion model. Yoko tells her that she can move in to Yoko’s house to take lessons, while making a living at the same time.

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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: Seijun Suzuki

— MovieFinder Editorial

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

🎭 Cast

Yumiko Nogawa

Yumiko Nogawa

Tsuyuko Takeda

Kōji Wada

Kōji Wada

Akira Sakata

Tamio Kawachi

Tamio Kawachi

Seiji Takano

Chikako Miyagi

Chikako Miyagi

Kiku Takeda

Ruriko Itô

Ruriko Itô

Senko Takeda

Kayo Matsuo

Kayo Matsuo

Yukie

Yūko Kusunoki

Yūko Kusunoki

Yoko Kashima

Keisuke Noro

Keisuke Noro

Saichi

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Hiroshi Chō

Etsuko Wada

Etsuko Wada

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