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Name: The Life of Oharu
Genre: Drama
Released: 1952
Rating: 7.7
Cast: Kinuyo Tanaka, Tsukie Matsuura, Ichirō Sugai, Hisako Yamane, Toshirō Mifune

📋 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 (192 votes)

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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: Kenji Mizoguchi

— MovieFinder Editorial

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