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The Ball at the Anjo House

1947·Movie
1h 29min
77
GreatGoodWatch score

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Big heart, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension4
  • Spectacle4
  • Fast Pace3

Heart

Deeply moving and profoundly sad

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy9
  • Family Dynamics9

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Cringe Humor1

World

History, family, and class and money

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout characters, direction, and performances

  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8
  • Acting8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Music Centrality7

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About

After Japan's defeat in the war, the Anjo family lose their peerage and wealth. Since their mansion is due to pass into the hands of a creditor, the family holds one last ball before leaving.
Post-War DramaJapanese CinemaFamily DeclineClass & TraditionPoignant FarewellHistorical ReflectionCharacter StudyMelancholy ToneSocial ChangeEmotional Resonance

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Is The Ball at the Anjo House worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77/100 (IMDb 7.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Ball at the Anjo House?

1 h 29 min

The Ball at the Anjo House runs 1 h 29 min.

What language is The Ball at the Anjo House in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.