Zangiku monogatariMovie
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.
About Zangiku monogatari
Zangiku monogatari is a 1956 drama movie directed by Kōji Shima.
The production information lists production credits from Japan, an original language code of JA.
The credited cast includes Kazuo Hasegawa, Chikage Awashima, Tamao Nakamura, Mitsuko Yoshikawa. The synopsis above summarizes the central premise without adding details beyond the available title information.
