The Song Lantern
6.8
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1943-02-11
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Drama
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.
Featured Crew
| Mikio Naruse | Director |
| Asakazu Nakai | Director of Photography |
| Mantarō Kubota | Screenplay |
| Yoshiki Nagasawa | Editor |
| Izumi Kyōka | Original Story |
| Tōtetsu Hirakawa | Art Direction |
| Kuichirô Kishida | Lighting Technician |
| Yûji Dôgen | Sound Recordist |
| Shiro Fukai | Original Music Composer |
