Hana no shôgai (1953)
Original title: 花の生涯 彦根篇 江戸篇
Hana no shôgai is a 1953 Japanese-language movie directed by Tatsuo Ōsone, with a running time of 3h 2m. It stars Matsumoto Hakuō I, Ichirō Arishima and Kōkichi Takada.
In 1842, in the Umemoku Mansion within Hikone Castle, Naosuke Ii, despite the tumultuous times, was engrossed in the world of tea ceremony. His friend, the Kokugaku scholar Nagano Shuzen, introduced him to a captivating shamisen master named Murayama Taka. Naosuke became deeply infatuated with her, disregarding the jealousy of his consort Shizu and the warnings of his senior retainer, Gaiji. However, upon discovering Taka's relationship with Shuzen, Naosuke promptly ended his ties with her.
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What is Hana no shôgai about?
In 1842, in the Umemoku Mansion within Hikone Castle, Naosuke Ii, despite the tumultuous times, was engrossed in the world of tea ceremony. His friend, the Kokugaku scholar Nagano Shuzen, introduced him to a captivating shamisen master named Murayama Taka. Naosuke became deeply infatuated with her, disregarding the jealousy of his consort Shizu and the warnings of his senior retainer, Gaiji. However, upon discovering Taka's relationship with Shuzen, Naosuke promptly ended his ties with her.
When was Hana no shôgai released?
Hana no shôgai was released on 14 October 1953.
How long is Hana no shôgai?
Hana no shôgai runs 3h 2m.
Who made Hana no shôgai?
Hana no shôgai was directed by Tatsuo Ōsone.