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Late Chrysanthemums

1954·Movie
1h 41min
77
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Big heart, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace3
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy8
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Situational Comedy1

World

History, family, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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What is the life of a Geisha like once her beauty has faded and she has retired? Kin has saved, and become a wealthy money-lender, spending her days coldly collecting debts. Even her best friends, fellow Geisha Tomi, Nobu, and Tamae, are now indebted to her. For all of them, the glamour of their young lives has passed; Tomi and Tamae have disappointing children. Kin has two former lovers who still pursue her; one she wants to see, and the other she doesn't. But even the one she remembers fondly, when he shows up, proves less than satisfactory.
Japanese CinemaAging GeishasPost-War JapanMelancholy DramaSocial CommentaryClass IssuesFemale RelationshipsCharacter-Driven NarrativeElegant Direction

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Is Late Chrysanthemums worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78/100 (IMDb 7.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Late Chrysanthemums?

1 h 41 min

Late Chrysanthemums runs 1 h 41 min.

What language is Late Chrysanthemums in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch Late Chrysanthemums?

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