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Poem

1972Movie2 h 17 min

Drama
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0

Summary

A rigidly devoted young servant lives in a decaying aristocratic household as its members drift toward modernity, hedonism, and financial collapse. While the family quarrels over the fate of their estate, he clings to tradition and ritual, becoming a quiet witness to the social change and emotional unrest around him.

Good for

  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults
  • Public viewing safe

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • You want fast pacing

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Cast

6 of 6

Crew

Directed by
Akio Jissoji
Written by
Toshirō Ishidō
Produced by
Kinshiro Kizui, Akira Tojo
Music by
Toru Fuyuki, Antonio Vivaldi

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Facts

June 17, 1972 · 2 h 17 min · Sexual Content, Strong Language

Released
June 17, 1972
Runtime
2 h 17 min
Content
Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres
Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
1 country

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is Poem worth watching?"

Questions about Poem

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Poem worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 7).

Is Poem plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Will I feel good after watching Poem?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for melancholy and 8 for bleakness, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is Poem in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.