Tsugaru Folksong
Originally released in 1973. Tsugaru Folksong is a drama/romance film. directed by Kōichi Saitō.
Starring Kyōko Enami, Akira Oda, and Mihoko Nakagawa
Synopsis
A young girl is being asked about a man with whom she was keeping company, as her grandmother plays a lament on a shamisen. Then the focus changes to a couple arriving from Tokyo - the woman returning to her home, the man an escapee from the yakuza. The man doesn't seem to mind when the woman sells her favours to tourists at the local bar, just as she seems to take his attentions to Yuki, a blind girl, with equanimity.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 20, 1973
52 years ago
Runtime
1h 43m
103 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (11 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Art Theatre Guild
- TOHO
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tsugaru Folksong about?
A young girl is being asked about a man with whom she was keeping company, as her grandmother plays a lament on a shamisen. Then the focus changes to a couple arriving from Tokyo - the woman return...
Who directed Tsugaru Folksong?
Tsugaru Folksong was directed by Kōichi Saitō.
How long is Tsugaru Folksong?
Tsugaru Folksong has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).
When was Tsugaru Folksong released?
Tsugaru Folksong was released on December 20, 1973 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Tsugaru Folksong?
The main cast of Tsugaru Folksong includes Kyōko Enami, Akira Oda, Mihoko Nakagawa, Kō Nishimura, Kōjirō Hongō.