The Lady of Musashino

5.9

88m

1951

Drama

Set in post-war Japan, The Lady of Musashino tells the story of Michiko, a disillusioned young woman trapped in a loveless marriage. She confides in her younger cousin, Tsutomo, and the two become close, but decide not to consummate their affair. He instead becomes involved with the flirtatious Tomiko, who is also conducting an affair with Michiko's husband. When Michiko finds that her husband has abandoned her, she decides to take her fate into her own hands.

Starring

Kinuyo Tanaka, Yukiko Todoroki, Masayuki Mori, Akihiko Katayama, So Yamamura, Eitarō Shindō, Kiyoko Hirai, Minako Nakamura, Mie Asô, Taizō Fukami

Directed By

Kenji Mizoguchi