The Life of Oharu
Seen it?1952 | 136 min | Drama
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a box office flop and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 16 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Japanese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1952: an older pace and style.
During the Edo Period, a noblewoman's banishment for her love affair with a lowly page signals the beginning of her inexorable fall.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
7.8 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 23K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Kenji Mizoguchi
- Kinuyo TanakaOharu
- Tsukie MatsuuraTomo
- Ichirō SugaiShinzaemon
- Hisako YamaneLady Matsudaira
- Toshirō MifuneKatsunosuke
- Jūkichi UnoYakichi Ogiya
- Eitarō ShindōKahe Sasaya
- Akira ŌizumiFumikichi
- Masao ShimizuKikuoji
- Daisuke KatōTasaburo Hishiya