Late Chrysanthemums (1954)
Original title: 晩菊
Late Chrysanthemums is a 1954 Japanese-language drama movie directed by Mikio Naruse, with a running time of 1h 41m. It stars Haruko Sugimura, Sadako Sawamura and Chikako Hosokawa.
What is the life of a Geisha like once her beauty has faded and she has retired? Kin has saved, and become a wealthy money-lender, spending her days coldly collecting debts. Even her best friends, fellow Geisha Tomi, Nobu, and Tamae, are now indebted to her. For all of them, the glamour of their young lives has passed; Tomi and Tamae have disappointing children. Kin has two former lovers who still pursue her; one she wants to see, and the other she doesn't. But even the one she remembers fondly, when he shows up, proves less than satisfactory.
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What is Late Chrysanthemums about?
What is the life of a Geisha like once her beauty has faded and she has retired? Kin has saved, and become a wealthy money-lender, spending her days coldly collecting debts. Even her best friends, fellow Geisha Tomi, Nobu, and Tamae, are now indebted to her. For all of them, the glamour of their young lives has passed; Tomi and Tamae have disappointing children. Kin has two former lovers who still pursue her; one she wants to see, and the other she doesn't. But even the one she remembers fondly, when he shows up, proves less than satisfactory.
When was Late Chrysanthemums released?
Late Chrysanthemums was released on 15 June 1954.
How long is Late Chrysanthemums?
Late Chrysanthemums runs 1h 41m.
Who made Late Chrysanthemums?
Late Chrysanthemums was directed by Mikio Naruse.
Where can I watch Late Chrysanthemums?
Late Chrysanthemums is available on Criterion Channel.
Where to watch Late Chrysanthemums
Stream: Criterion Channel