Zangiku monogatari
Synopsis
Based on the novel by Shofu Muramatsu, the film is dedicated to the actors of the renowned Japanese Kabuki theatre. Set in Japan in 1885, the story follows Kikunosuke Onoe, the adopted son of a famous Kabuki actor. Kikunosuke’s father teaches him professional acting skills, preparing him to become his successor and continue the acting dynasty. However, Kikunosuke leaves his family, much to his father’s dismay, to hone his craft outside of Tokyo and moves to Osaka.
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Principal cast & crew: 18
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Edited by Shigeo NishidaShot by Shin Ichi NagaiScored by Seitaro OmoriDesigned by Yoshinobu Nishioka
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18 unique people credited
Top billed cast
Michiko Ai
as Yoneko
Koichi Aihara
as Member of travelling actors
Ichiro Amano
as Head of travelling actors
Shinobu Araki
as Inn master
San Emon Arashi
as Rishô Arashi
Chikage Awashima
as Otoku
Ryonosuke Azuma
as Member of travelling actors
Jun Fujikawa
as VIewer
Sentaro Godai
as Enjirô Jitsukawa
Seishiro Hara
as Guest at restaurant
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