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Set in post-war Japan, The Lady of Musashino tells the story of Michiko, a disillusioned young woman trapped in a loveless marriage. She confides in her younger cousin, Tsutomo, and the two become close, but decide not to consummate their affair. He instead becomes involved with the flirtatious Tomiko, who is also conducting an affair with Michiko's husband. When Michiko finds that her husband has abandoned her, she decides to take her fate into her own hands. Kinuyo Tanaka gives an impassioned performance in Kenji Mizoguchi's compelling and powerful drama.
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Okay it doesn't have the spectacular, epic brilliance of this director's better known Jidai-Geki films, but this modest tale of self-sacrifice in post-war Japan is a masterpiece by anyone's standards, with a typically heart-breaking performance from Tanaka, and gorgeous cinematography. At this price, how can you resist?
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The great Japanese director Kenji Mizoguchi had been directing films in Japan since the 20's but only really became internationally famous with his run of period classics in the 50's, starting with 'The Life of Oharu' (1952) and including 'Ugetsu' (1953) and 'Sansho Dayu' (1954). Immediately preceding these he made 'The Lady of Musashino', featuring his regular leading lady Kinuyo Tanaka and Masayuki Mori, who went on to star in 'Ugetsu' and had just played the part of the murdered husband in Kurosawa's breakthrough movie, 'Rashomon'.
'The Lady of Musashino' is a melodrama of extra-marital affairs and temptations, set in the idyllic Musashino area of Post-War Tokyo. Excellent performances abound in this neglected minor-masterpiece. Recommended to all fans of Japanese cinema!
'The Lady of Musashino' is a melodrama of extra-marital affairs and temptations, set in the idyllic Musashino area of Post-War Tokyo. Excellent performances abound in this neglected minor-masterpiece. Recommended to all fans of Japanese cinema!
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A moving post-war Japanese film posing the dilemma of changing times through the breakdown of a family and a time of changes in moral values and freedom of the individual.The director shows great sympathy for his unhappy heroine trapped in a loveless marriage to her translator husband.There is the contrast between an older post war generation who pass away,cleaving to older stoic values of inheritance,decency and loyalty to one's family:symbolized by the beautiful watered pastures of the countryside(Musashino) and the brasher,jazzier,amoral city(Tokyo).
Michiko's husband is having an affair with the flirtatious Tomiko,her neighbour.Michiko confides in her younger cousin ,Tsutomo,who loves her and who she loves,but her moral code forbids her from consummating their love.Her husband leaves her for Tomiko,(who is also drawn to Tsutomo),they argue and part and Tomiko goes after Tsumoto.Michiko decides she must commit suicide to preserve her honour and cousin's integity.The central performance by Tanaka is outstanding.
Michiko's husband is having an affair with the flirtatious Tomiko,her neighbour.Michiko confides in her younger cousin ,Tsutomo,who loves her and who she loves,but her moral code forbids her from consummating their love.Her husband leaves her for Tomiko,(who is also drawn to Tsutomo),they argue and part and Tomiko goes after Tsumoto.Michiko decides she must commit suicide to preserve her honour and cousin's integity.The central performance by Tanaka is outstanding.
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