JAPAN · 1935

The Girl in the Rumour

Mikio Naruse
family business generational conflict modern vs traditional romance and courtship financial hardship
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A story of two sisters, the older being more traditional, the younger a "moga" ("modern girl"). Their widowed father runs the family sake shop, but is running into financial trouble, causing him to tamper with his stock; Meanwhile, his long-time mistress yearns for something more serious. Amidst this, the older sister is introduced to a well-off suitor: A university boy, much more intrigued by the

Year1935
CountryJapan
DirectorMikio Naruse
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