The Song Lantern
A self-absorbed young actor humiliates an elderly Noh performer, who then commits suicide. His act of cruelty compels his father to disown him, leading the once promising actor to a life on the streets. But his desire to win back the respect of his father and the affection of the dead actor's daughter pushes him toward a more noble existence. Naruse employed a delicately structured mise-en-scene in this family melodrama, which evokes the work of Josef von Sternberg.
Drama
6.8
6 reviewsRuntime: 93 min.
Budget: N/A
Revenue: N/A
Release Date: 1943-02-11
Director(s): Mikio Naruse
Production: Toho Eiga
Languages: Japanese
IMDB: tt0036484
