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.
Direction
Those long takes don't flinch from watching women break.
Acting
Tanaka's final scene will haunt your dreams.
Cinematography
Shadows deeper than Shimamura's guilt.
Director
Kenji Mizoguchi
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
JP
