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A self-absorbed young actor humiliates an elderly Noh performer, who then commits suicide. His act of cruelty compels his father to disown him, leading the once promising actor to a life on the streets. But his desire to win back the respect of his father and the affection of the dead actor's daughter pushes him toward a more noble existence. Naruse employed a delicately structured mise-en-scene in this family melodrama, which evokes the work of Josef von Sternberg.
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How long is The Song Lantern?
The Song Lantern has a runtime of 1h 33m (1 hour and 33 minutes).
Who directed The Song Lantern?
The Song Lantern was directed by Mikio Naruse and released in 1943.
What genre is The Song Lantern?
The Song Lantern is a Drama film (1943).
Who stars in The Song Lantern?
The cast of The Song Lantern includes Shōtarō Hanayagi, Eijirō Yanagi, Ichijirō Oya, Kan Ishii, Isuzu Yamada.
What is the TMDB rating for The Song Lantern?
The Song Lantern has a TMDB rating of 7.3/10 based on 7 votes.
