Movie Description
Beauty うつくしいもの
(2008)Overview
Set in a small Nagano village in the 1930s, the film follows Hanji, a young boy captivated by a local kabuki performance. Inspired by Yukio, Hanji learns kabuki with Utako. As they grow, they become skilled actors, performing in a final kabuki before World War II. After the war, Hanji returns to revive kabuki and restore the community’s spirit. In the 1980s, as he nears death, the villagers organise a final performance in his honour, where he performs “Tenryu Koishibuki” for Yukio.
Featured Crew
Cast
Ogura Hanji
Yukio Katsuragi
Utako Higashiura
Masao Kinoshita
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Facts
Original TitleBeauty うつくしいもの
Status Released
Release Information
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2008-05-10
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 01h 49m
Genres
- Drama
