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The Girl in the Rumor (1935)

★ 6.2/10 54 min Drama Japan Japanese
Director: Mikio Naruse
Screenplay by: Mikio Naruse
Streaming: Not available

Description

A story of two sisters, the older being more traditional, the younger a "moga" ("modern girl"). Their widowed father runs the family sake shop, but is running into financial trouble, causing him to tamper with his stock; Meanwhile, his long-time mistress yearns for something more serious. Amidst this, the older sister is introduced to a well-off suitor: A university boy, much more intrigued by the less traditional little sister. A doddering grandfather, an officious uncle and busybody neighbors also don't make the lives of the hardworking members of the family any easier.

Top Cast

Sachiko Chiba
Sachiko Chiba Kunie
Ryuko Umezono Kimiko
Toshiko Itō Oyo
Yo Shiomi Keisaku
Kō Mihashi Kenkichi
Kamatari Fujiwara
Kamatari Fujiwara Uncle
Heihachirō Ōkawa
Heihachirō Ōkawa Shintaro

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