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In late 19th century Tokyo, Kikunosuke Onoue, the adopted son of a legendary actor, himself an actor specializing in female roles, discovers that he is only praised for his acting due to his status as his father's heir. Devastated by this, he turns to Otoku, a servant of his family, for comfort, and they fall in love. Kikunosuke becomes determined to leave home and develop as an actor on his own merits, and Otoku faithfully follows him.
Melancholy shadows stretch across the stage as a young man grapples with the hollow weight of inherited fame. This quiet period piece captures the ache of a forbidden romance blooming amidst the rigid expectations of traditional theater.
Director
Kenji Mizoguchi
Cast
Shōtarō Hanayagi, Kakuko Mori, Kōkichi Takada, Kinnosuke Takamatsu, Gonjurô Kawarazaki, Benkei Shiganoya, Kikuko Hanaoka, Nobuko Fushimi, Ichiro Yuki, Tokusaburo Arashi
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The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum
You can stream The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum (1939) on Criterion Channel with a subscription.
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Director
Kenji Mizoguchi
Cast
Shōtarō Hanayagi, Kakuko Mori, Kōkichi Takada, Kinnosuke Takamatsu, Gonjurô Kawarazaki, Benkei Shiganoya, Kikuko Hanaoka, Nobuko Fushimi, Ichiro Yuki, Tokusaburo Arashi
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The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum is streaming on Criterion Channel. Availability last verified September 29, 2026.