A self-absorbed young actor humiliates an elderly Noh performer, who then commits suicide. His act of cruelty compels his father to disown him, leading the once promising actor to a life on the streets. But his desire to win back the respect of his father and the affection of the dead actor's daughter pushes him toward a more noble existence. Naruse employed a delicately structured mise-en-scene in this family melodrama, which evokes the work of Josef von Sternberg.
Credits
The Song Lantern Cast
The Song Lantern Crew
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Department |
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Kyoka Izumi as Original Story. He was 69 (65) years old when He died
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Writing |
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Asakazu Nakai as Director of Photography. He was 41 (86) years old when He died
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Camera |
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Mikio Naruse as Director. He was 37 (63) years old when He died
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Directing |
