The Moon Has Risen

The Moon Has Risen (1955)

月は上りぬ

Mokichi Asai is a widowed father living in Nara with three daughters—Chizuru, Ayako, and Setsuko. The youngest, Setsuko, plays matchmaker for her older sisters, leading to humorous and awkward romantic entanglements.

Date of release
1955-01-08
TMDB
7.4 / 10 (32)
Runtime
1h 42m
Genres
Drama, Romance, Comedy
Director
Kinuyo Tanaka

Casting

Interesting facts

The Moon Has Risen is a 1955 Japanese romantic comedy film and the second film directed by Kinuyo Tanaka.

Background

The screenplay was based on an unused script gifted to Tanaka by Yasujirō Ozu. Contemporary critics noted resemblances to Ozu's films like the use of low-angle shots or the casting of Chishū Ryū.

The Moon Has Risen was the screen debut of Shōji Yasui (born Masao Yomo), who took his stage name from his character in this film.

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