The Life of Oharu
A poignant, exquisitely filmed portrait of a woman in feudal Japan who, after disgracing the honor of her samurai father, is sold into prostitution. "Magnificent... one of the great classics of Japanese cinema." - Neil Norman, Evening Standard.
Year: 1952
Genre: Foreign Language Films, Japanese Cinema
Country: Japan
Director: Kenji Mizoguchi
Starring: Toshiro Mifune, Kinuyo Tanaka, Ichiro Sugai
Duration: 131 Minutes
Rating: PG
Subtitles: Yes
8.2/10
Location in store: Foreign (Japan)
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