The Life of Oharu
7.7/10
Rating
136 min
Runtime
1952
Release Year
Kenji Mizoguchi
Director
Cast
Kinuyo Tanaka, Tsukie Matsuura, Ichirō Sugai, Hisako Yamane, Toshirō Mifune
Quick Synopsis
Set in Japan's Edo Period, the story follows a noblewoman named Oharu who is exiled from her privileged life after her romantic relationship with a low-ranking page is discovered. This event marks the start of a difficult decline as she faces social rejection and struggles to navigate the harsh realities of her new circumstances.
Detailed Synopsis of The Life of Oharu
During the Edo Period, a noblewoman's banishment for her love affair with a lowly page signals the beginning of her inexorable fall.
