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The Shadow Daughter

1957·Movie
1h 38min
80
GreatGoodWatch score

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A , drama: .

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Fusako, a girl raised in a geisha house, tries to escape her dark past and faces repeated heartbreaks. After an unexpected pregnancy, she has an abortion and decides to start a new life away from the geisha world.
MelodramaGeisha CultureComing-of-AgeSocial ConstraintsHistorical SettingEmotional TurmoilPersonal RedemptionJapanese Cinema

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Is The Shadow Daughter worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80.

Is The Shadow Daughter good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is The Shadow Daughter plot-driven or character-driven?

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

Is The Shadow Daughter in English?

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No, it was made in Japanese.