The Life of Oharu
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The Life of Oharu

1952 2h 16m ★ 7.7 (190 votes) Released

In 17th century Edo Period Japan, a noblewoman's banishment for her love affair with a lowly page signals the beginning of her inexorable fall.

Director

Kenji Mizoguchi

Writer

Kenji Mizoguchi

Writer

Yoshikata Yoda

Rating
7.7
Runtime
136 min

Production

Koi Productions
Shintoho Company Shintoho Company
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prostitutebased on novel or bookdespaircourtesanbanishmentconcubinememorytold in flashbacknoblewomanshameedo periodfeudal lordfeudal japan17th centurysold into slaverytragic destinylife storyfallen womansocial scandalwoman with pastsuffering womantragic heroineforced into prostitution

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