The Crucified Lovers (Chikamatsu monogatari)

Mon Feb 14, 2011

20:30

Location

Othellos Theater
19 Thessalonikis
Limassol, Limassol 3025

Limassol Cine Club
Phone: 25745112

Description

In 17th century Kyoto, Osan is married to Ishun, a wealthy miserly scroll-maker. When Osan is falsely accused of having an affair with the best worker, Mohei, the pair flee the city and declare their love for each other. Ishun orders his men to find them, and separate them to avoid public humiliation.

Cast:
Kazuo Hasegawa (Mohei)
Kyôko Kagawa (Osan)
Eitarô Shindô (Ishun)
Yôko Minamida (Otama)

Director: Kenji Mizoguchi
Writer: Monzaemon Chikamatsu, Matsutarô Kawaguchi
Runtime: 102 min
Genre: Drama, Romance
Language: Japanese
Production Year: 1954

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