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晴小袖
A lost film directed by Ushihara Kiyohiko based on a story published in the Mainichi Sunday Newspaper entitled '恋女扇.' It stars a wild man who falls passionately in love with a woman.
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Plot Summary
The story follows a young woman named Kiyoko who is forced into a difficult situation. After her father's death, she is left to care for her ailing mother and younger siblings. Facing poverty and societal pressures, she must make difficult choices to ensure her family's survival.
Critical Reception
Information on the critical reception of "晴小袖" (1940) is scarce due to its age and limited international distribution. However, films from this era in Japanese cinema often focused on social realism and family dramas, reflecting the societal norms and challenges of the time.
What Reviewers Say
Focuses on the struggles of a young woman facing familial responsibilities and poverty.
Reflects the societal expectations and hardships for women in early 20th-century Japan.
Characterized by dramatic storytelling and emotional depth, common in films of its era.
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Fun Fact
Kinuyo Tanaka, one of the lead actresses, went on to have a distinguished career, becoming the first Japanese woman to direct a feature film.
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