Two Portraits of MIYAGINO

May 29, 2010

1h 53m

★ 7.5

Overview

In Edo-era Japan, a ukiyo-e artist languishes in his master’s shadow. Creatively stifled, he finds consolation in the company of a prostitute, and becomes entangled in a love triangle. A mystery emerges involving two portraits and the sudden disappearance of the artist Sharaku. Helmed by Cannes-selected director Tatsuji Yamazaki, the film employs kabuki-inspired sequences and stylised sets.

Genres

Drama

Romance

History

Mystery

Crime

Production Companies

"MIYAGINO" Film Partners

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Cast

Miyagino

Tomoko Mariya

Yataro

Ainosuke Kataoka

A Man like Toshusai Sharaku

Jun Kunimura

Madam

Kirin Kiki

Okayo

Aimi Satsukawa

Minori Terada

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