Plot Summary
A self-absorbed young actor humiliates an elderly Noh performer, who then commits suicide. His act of cruelty compels his father to disown him, leading the once promising actor to a life on the streets. But his desire to win back the respect of his father and the affection of the dead actor's daughter pushes him toward a more noble existence. Naruse employed a delicately structured mise-en-scene in this family melodrama, which evokes the work of Josef von Sternberg.
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Director & Crew
Mikio Naruse
Director
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It has a TMDB rating of 7.3/10 based on 7 votes.
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The Song Lantern was directed by Mikio Naruse and released in 1943.
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The Song Lantern has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes.
Movie Details
- Release Date
- 1943-02-11
- Status
- Released