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30 Ratings

CHIKAMATSU'S LOVE IN OSAKA

Naniwa no koi no monogatari

Directed by Tomu Uchida
Japan, 1959
Drama
  • 105105 minutes

Synopsis

One of the many film versions based on Chikamatsu Monzaemon (1653-1725), in which Uchida does not shirk from bringing on the legendary writer himself. Young man is filled with passion for a prostitute and tries to buy her freedom with stolen money.

Synopsis

One of the many film versions based on Chikamatsu Monzaemon (1653-1725), in which Uchida does not shirk from bringing on the legendary writer himself. Young man is filled with passion for a prostitute and tries to buy her freedom with stolen money.