What is The Life of Oharu?
The Life of Oharu is a 1952 Japanese drama film directed by Kenji Mizoguchi. The film stars Kinuyo Tanaka in the title role, alongside cast members Tsukie Matsuura and Ichirō Sugai.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1952
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 136 minutes
- Release date
- Apr 17, 1952
- Studios
- Koi Productions, Shintoho Company, TOHO
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
Trailer
Overview
The Life of Oharu is a 1952 Japanese drama film directed by Kenji Mizoguchi. The film stars Kinuyo Tanaka in the title role, alongside cast members Tsukie Matsuura and Ichirō Sugai. During the Edo Period, a noblewoman experiences a banishment for her love affair with a lowly page, which signals the beginning of her inexorable fall. The narrative follows Oharu, who is a one-time concubine of a daimyo and the mother of a later daimyo, as she struggles to escape the stigma of having been forced into prostitution by her father. The film has a runtime of two hours and sixteen minutes and was released in Japan on April 17, 1952.
Should you watch it?
“Witness a noblewoman's inexorable fall during the Edo Period after a forbidden love affair.”
- Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Kenji Mizoguchi
- Stars Kinuyo Tanaka in the lead role of Oharu
- Explores a sweeping historical narrative of societal downfall
- It is a dramatic and tragic tale depicting the severe hardships and fall of its protagonist.
Watch it if you are interested in classic international drama directed by Kenji Mizoguchi.
The film maintains a dramatic tone over a runtime of two hours and sixteen minutes, suitable for viewers interested in historical cinema.
Ask the Vault
Ask anything about The Life of Oharu — answers are spoiler-safe.
Your verdict
Is The Life of Oharu worth watching?
Cast
Frequently asked questions
Where can I stream The Life of Oharu (1952)?
The film is available to stream on Plex.
Is The Life of Oharu worth watching?
Yes, it is a critically regarded drama directed by Kenji Mizoguchi and starring Kinuyo Tanaka.
What is the runtime or binge duration of the film?
The film has a total runtime of two hours and sixteen minutes.
Are there essential episodes to watch?
The Life of Oharu is a feature film rather than a television series, so it does not have episodes.
Explore The Life of Oharu
Where to watch Similar movies More from Koi ProductionsMore from Shintoho Company
What viewers say
No comments yet. Be the first to share your take on The Life of Oharu.