Oharu
Search results
The Life of Oharu (西鶴一代女, Saikaku ichidai onna, lit. "Saikaku: Life of a woman") is a 1952 Japanese historical drama film directed by Kenji Mizoguchi. The screenplay by Yoshikata Yoda is based on various stories from Saikaku Ihara 's 1686 work The Life of an Amorous Woman.
Mar 12, 2021 · Watch the 1952 epic drama about a woman's fall from grace, starring Kinuyo Tanaka. The film is in Japanese with English subtitles and was the director's breakthrough to international acclaim.
- 137 min
- 9.5K
- Shadows of the Dark
The Life of Oharu: Directed by Kenji Mizoguchi. With Kinuyo Tanaka, Tsukie Matsuura, Ichirô Sugai, Toshirô Mifune. Follows a woman's fight and survival amid the vicissitudes of life and the cruelty of society.
- (7.7K)
- Drama
- Kenji Mizoguchi
- 1964-04-20
Oct 29, 2012 · A tragic film about a woman's life of epic suffering in feudal Japan, from prostitution to exile to poverty. Director Kenji Mizoguchi depicts her fate with sympathy and realism, using high-angle shots and period details.
A classic Japanese drama about a woman's tragic fate, directed by Kenji Mizoguchi and starring Kinuyo Tanaka. Learn about the film's production, themes, and legacy, and watch the trailer and extras on Criterion's website.
- Oharu
In feudal Japan, Oharu (Kinuyo Tanaka), the daughter of royal samurai Shinzaemon (Ichiro Sugai), secretly has a passionate romance with Katsunosuke (Toshirô Mifune), a man with a...
- (15)
- Drama
The Life of Oharu is a profoundly moving film, whose intense emotional impact derives mainly from Mizoguchi's meticulous shot composition and his masterful use of the long take.
