Appassionata
Originally released in 1984. Appassionata is a drama film. directed by Sadao Nakajima. With a runtime of 2h 25m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Yūko Natori, Morio Kazama, and Kunihiko Mitamura
Synopsis
This story is based on the novel "Jo no mai" by Tomiko Miyao which is based on the life of painter Shōen Uemura (1875–1949), the first woman to be awarded the Order of Culture. The title refers to the masterpiece bijinga ("picture of a beautiful woman") that Uemura painted at the age of 61. The main character, Tsuya Shimamura, is born in Kyoto as the second daughter of a tea trader who dies before her birth. Tsuya, who loves painting more than anything and is hopeless at housework, attends art school and at age 15 receives the name Shōsui (from the characters for "pine" and "green") from her teacher. The crown prince of England purchases one of her works, propelling her to fame overnight. The novel portrays the remainder of her stormy life, during which she is impregnated by her teacher and raises a fatherless child; through it all she devotes herself to her painting, undaunted.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 14, 1984
42 years ago
Runtime
2h 25m
145 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (1 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Toei Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Appassionata about?
This story is based on the novel "Jo no mai" by Tomiko Miyao which is based on the life of painter Shōen Uemura (1875–1949), the first woman to be awarded the Order of Culture. The title refers ...
Who directed Appassionata?
Appassionata was directed by Sadao Nakajima.
How long is Appassionata?
Appassionata has a runtime of 2 hours and 25 minutes (145 minutes total).
When was Appassionata released?
Appassionata was released on January 14, 1984 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Appassionata?
The main cast of Appassionata includes Yūko Natori, Morio Kazama, Kunihiko Mitamura, Aki Mizusawa, Mariko Okada.