Apart from You
君と別れて
Japan • 1933
Director
Synopsis
For APART FROM YOU, Mikio Naruse turned his camera on the lives of working women, which he would continue to do throughout his long career. In this gently devastating drama, a critical breakthrough for the director, he contrasts the life of an aging geisha, whose angry teenage son is ashamed of her profession, with that of her youthful counterpart, a lovely young girl resentful of her family for forcing her into a life of ignominy.
Synopsis
For APART FROM YOU, Mikio Naruse turned his camera on the lives of working women, which he would continue to do throughout his long career. In this gently devastating drama, a critical breakthrough for the director, he contrasts the life of an aging geisha, whose angry teenage son is ashamed of her profession, with that of her youthful counterpart, a lovely young girl resentful of her family for forcing her into a life of ignominy.
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Credits
Crew
DirectorMikio Naruse
WriterMikio Naruse
Cast
Mitsuko Yoshikawaas Kikue
Akio Isonoas Yoshio
Sumiko Mizukuboas Shôkiku
Reikichi Kawamuraas Shôkiku's father
Ryuko Fujias Shôkiku's mother
Yoko Fujitaas Shôkiku's younger sister
Tomio Aokias Shôkiku's younger brother
Kotarô Sekiguchias Young rascal #1