A young man, the adopted son of a famous actor, forms a deep bond with the wet nurse of his infant brother, but their connection is tested when she makes a selfless sacrifice for the sake of his father's success.
In 1888 Tokyo, Kikunosuke Onoue, the adopted son of a renowned actor, learns that his talent is overshadowed by his family ties and the troupe mocks his performances behind his back.
Main Cast
Phillip Lopate on Kenji Mizoguchi’s Portrayal of Women
The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum - Trailer
Studio(s): Shochiku
Originally Released: United States, Oct 13, 1939
Production Country: Japan
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