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Synopsis
Stage director Shimamura, who is bringing western theatre to Japan, falls in love with outspoken actress Sumako Matsui, and leaves his family to be with her, while trying to keep his Art Theatre solvent.
Kinuyo Tanaka
Cast
So Yamamura
Cast
Kikue Mōri
Cast
Chieko Higashiyama
Cast
Kyōko Asagiri
Cast
Eijirō Tōno
Cast
Teruko Kishi
Cast
Eitarō Ozawa
Cast
Sugisaku Aoyama
Cast
Hideo Saeki
Cast
Kenji Mizoguchi
Director
Yoshikata Yoda
Writer
Hideo Nagata
Writer
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