Late Chrysanthemums: Based on Stories by Fumiko Hayashi

Combining three Fumiko Hayashi stories about ageing geishas, the film focuses on Okin, the ex-geisha who has embraced the new post-war economy most successfully and single-mindedly. Former colleagues Tamae, whose son threatens to become a gigolo, and Tomi, who has a decidedly "modern" daug...

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Main Author: Hayashi, Fumiko (Author)
Other Authors: Naruse, Mikio (Director), Tamai, Masao (Cinematographer), Sugimura, Haruko (Actor), Uehara, Ken (Actor), Sawamura, Sadako (Actor)
Format: Video Software
Language:Undetermined
Published: London BFI [o.J.]
Series:Mikio Naruse 3
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Summary:Combining three Fumiko Hayashi stories about ageing geishas, the film focuses on Okin, the ex-geisha who has embraced the new post-war economy most successfully and single-mindedly. Former colleagues Tamae, whose son threatens to become a gigolo, and Tomi, who has a decidedly "modern" daughter, live together and try to make ends meet. With his customary emphasis on the material circumstances that shape our lives, Naruse nevertheless manages to transform the film into a moving celebration of friendship. [Cover]
Physical Description:[DVD] (97 Min.) s/w dolby digital 2.0