The Lights of Asakusa
Pre-war Asakusa was a riotous district of cabarets, dance-halls and brothels - a striking backdrop for Shimazu's story of innocence and experience. Pretty, young Reiko is the new dancer in an infamous theatre troupe, and her fellow performers try to protect her virtue in a land of vice. Meanwhile, an ageing actor wants to be a hero off stage as well as on, and the troupe matriarch Marie has to keep them all together.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | 浅草の灯 |
| Year | 1937 |
| Country | Japan |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Yasujirō Shimazu |
| Runtime | 77 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.6/10 (5 votes) |
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The Lights of Asakusa has mixed reviews with a rating of 5.6/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.
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A classic from 1937. 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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