The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum (1939)

Name: The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum
Genre: Romance, Drama
Released: 1939
Duration: 144 min
Cast: Sh?tar? Hanayagi, Kakuko Mori, K?kichi Takada, Kinnosuke Takamatsu, Gonjurô Kawarazaki

2h 24m Japan

Romance Drama

Plot

Set in late 19th century Tokyo, Kikunosuke Onoue grapples with the shadow of his famous actor father, realizing that his acclaim stems more from lineage than talent. Struggling with this revelation, he seeks solace in Otoku, a devoted servant, and their bond blossoms into love. Driven by a desire to prove himself independently, Kikunosuke resolves to carve out his own path in the acting world. Undeterred, Otoku stands by his side as they navigate the challenges of ambition, identity, and devotion together.

Cast

Sh?tar? Hanayagi Kakuko Mori K?kichi Takada Kinnosuke Takamatsu Gonjurô Kawarazaki Benkei Shiganoya Kikuko Hanaoka Nobuko Fushimi Ichiro Yuki Tokusaburo Arashi Y?ko Umemura Ryôtarô Kawanami Jun'nosuke Hayama Tamitaro Onoe Yoshiaki Hanayagi