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The Story of a Blind Woman

1965·Movie
1h 29min
58
DecentGoodWatch score

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Striking style, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace2
  • Spectacle1

Heart

Deeply moving and romantic

  • Pathos9
  • Romance8
  • Melancholy8

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay1
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

History and the mind

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Sound Centrality7

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About

At sixteen, due to illness, Tsuruko goes blind, and has no choice but to become a massage therapist. One day, stumbling on a staircase, she meets a businessman and falls in love with him.
Shochiku Pink Film DramaTragic RomanceHistorical MelodramaDisability RepresentationSensory StorytellingEconomic HardshipGritty RealismEmotional ResilienceClassic Japanese Cinema

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Is The Story of a Blind Woman worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58/100 (IMDb 6.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Story of a Blind Woman?

1 h 29 min

The Story of a Blind Woman runs 1 h 29 min.

What language is The Story of a Blind Woman in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.