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The Chieko Story

The Chieko Story

June 29, 1957
98 minutes
Hisatora Kumagai
Drama

Overview

Adapted from a poem, which was composed by poet and sculptor Kotaro Takamura, Chieko-Sho is the story of the artist's wife Chieko. The poet meets a woman, who also as an artist illustrates, one day. They marry and have a good life spending many years together. One day, however, she loses her mind and has to be confined to a hospital. The poetry was some of star Hara Setsuko's favourite even before her involvement in the film.

Movie Details

Release Date

June 29, 1957

Runtime

98 minutes

Director

Hisatora Kumagai

Production Companies

TOHO

Cast

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