The Life of Oharu
Watch TrailerDuring the Edo Period, a noblewoman's banishment for her love affair with a lowly page signals the beginning of her inexorable fall.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | 西鶴一代女 |
| Year | 1952 |
| Country | Japan |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Kenji Mizoguchi |
| Runtime | 136 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 7.7/10 (195 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: Kenji Mizoguchi
— MovieFinder Editorial
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Viewing atmosphere: Unhurried, on a weekday evening. Put down the phone, let the film work.
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