The Strange Tale of Oyuki

The Strange Tale of Oyuki

80% | Jun 06, 1992 | Drama

A story of Japanese writer Kafu Nagai (1879-1959), a man about sixty with a huge reputation of seducer who falls madly in love for a young geisha named Oyuki. Meticulous and smartly dressed, Nagai patiently wrote in his diary his thoughts during many years. A melancholy reflection on the passage of time and a brilliant interpretive exercise.

Featured Cast

Kaneto Shindō
Director
Kaneto Shindō
Writer

Cast

Kafu Nagai
Masahiko Tsugawa
Kafu Nagai
Masago's owner
Kazuyo Asari
Masago's owner
Kafu's Mother
Haruko Sugimura
Kafu's Mother

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