This film is based on a real Meiji era performer -- and tells of Tochuken's partnership with his wife (played by Chikako Hosokawa) who played shamisen for his songs/recitations), his affair with a geisha (Sachiko Chiba), and the deterioration of his partnership and marriage.
1st June 1936
90 years ago
1 hour 13 minutes
Finishes at 2:46am
6/10
60%
60%
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