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The Scent of Incense

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1964 · 203 min Drama
7.2 / 10 · TMDB

After her mother runs away from home, Tomoko is raised to be a geisha. One day Tomoko meets her mother in a red-light district in Tokyo and her life deeply gets in trouble.

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Original Title 香華
Year 1964
Country Japan
Genre Drama
Director Keisuke Kinoshita
Runtime 203 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.2/10 (9 votes)

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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: Keisuke Kinoshita

— MovieFinder Editorial

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