Zangiku monogatari
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.
Kazuo Hasegawaas KikunosukeChikage Awashimaas OtokuTamao Nakamuraas OtsuruMitsuko Yoshikawaas SatoChieko Naniwaas OmotoYataro Kurokawaas Sudayû SakaeBontarō Miakeas Kan'ya MoritaEigorō Onoeas Matsusuke OnoeMichiko Aias YonekoTokiko Mitaas KofumiIchirō Izawaas Fukusuke NakamuraKodayu Ichikawaas Shikan NakamuraSumizô Ichikawaas Kikugorô's attendantSan'emon Arashias Rishô ArashiSawamura Sōjūrō IXas Kikugorô VYūsaku Terashimaas Tamizô OnoeShinobu Arakias Inn masterRyōnosuke Azumaas Member of travelling actorsHiroshi Uedaas Customer of theater restaurantShōzō Nanbuas DoctorIchirō Amanoas Head of travelling actorsKōichi Mizuharaas Owner of Asahiza