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The Chrysanthemum and the Guillotine

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2018 | 189 min | Drama, History

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Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
One for history buffs and anyone who loves a strong drama. One to watch when you can give it your full attention. If you loved Suffragette or Belfast, start here.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Long and immersive, at 3 hr 9 min.
What might put you off
  • It's long: 3 hr 9 min.
  • It's in Japanese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Not the one if you want explosions or easy laughs.

In the wake of the social unrest caused by the 1923 Great Kanto Earthquake, two female sumo athletes, Kiku and Tokachi, and an anarchist group called the Guillotine Society, spark an unlikely connection.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 5K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Takahisa Zeze

  • Mai KiryuTomoyo Hanakiku
  • Hanae KanTamae Tokachigawa
  • Masahiro HigashideTetsu Nakahama
  • KanichiroDaijiro Furuta
  • Yoko KamonMitsu Tamatsubaki
  • Maki MaeharaTsune Umenosato
  • Ai NishinaMaki Wakanishiki
  • Yuki TashiroMatsu Hagurosakura
  • Kanako MochidaYoshi Kotenryu
  • Miho HaritaUshi Yonaguni