Music ·Documentary · Japan · 1936 · 24m

The Lion Dance

菊五郎の鏡獅子

The Lion Dance poster
Director
Yasujirō Ozu
Cast
Kikugorô Onoe as Yayoi / Shishi no sei Kinjirou Onoe as Kochou Shigeru Onoe as Kochou Wafuu Matsunaga as Nagauta - Uta Shinzou Fujita as Nagauta - Uta Izaburou Kashiwa as Nagauta - Shamisen
Synopsis

The lion dance in traditional Japanese theatre.

Mood & Themes
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