The Strange Tale of Oyuki (1992)
Original title: 濹東綺譚
The Strange Tale of Oyuki is a 1992 Japanese-language drama movie directed by Kaneto Shindō, with a running time of 1h 56m. It stars Yuki Sumida, Masahiko Tsugawa and Kazuyo Asari.
A story of Japanese writer Kafu Nagai (1879-1959), a man about sixty with a huge reputation of seducer who falls madly in love for a young geisha named Oyuki. Meticulous and smartly dressed, Nagai patiently wrote in his diary his thoughts during many years. A melancholy reflection on the passage of time and a brilliant interpretive exercise.
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What is The Strange Tale of Oyuki about?
A story of Japanese writer Kafu Nagai (1879-1959), a man about sixty with a huge reputation of seducer who falls madly in love for a young geisha named Oyuki. Meticulous and smartly dressed, Nagai patiently wrote in his diary his thoughts during many years. A melancholy reflection on the passage of time and a brilliant interpretive exercise.
When was The Strange Tale of Oyuki released?
The Strange Tale of Oyuki was released on 6 June 1992.
How long is The Strange Tale of Oyuki?
The Strange Tale of Oyuki runs 1h 56m.
Who made The Strange Tale of Oyuki?
The Strange Tale of Oyuki was directed by Kaneto Shindō.