Beauty
Originally released in 2008. Beauty is a drama film. directed by Toshio Goto.
Starring Takatarô Kataoka, Ainosuke Kataoka, and Kumiko Aso
Synopsis
Set in a small Nagano village in the 1930s, the film follows Hanji, a young boy captivated by a local kabuki performance. Inspired by Yukio, Hanji learns kabuki with Utako. As they grow, they become skilled actors, performing in a final kabuki before World War II. After the war, Hanji returns to revive kabuki and restore the community’s spirit. In the 1980s, as he nears death, the villagers organise a final performance in his honour, where he performs “Tenryu Koishibuki” for Yukio.
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Production Details
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- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Beauty about?
Set in a small Nagano village in the 1930s, the film follows Hanji, a young boy captivated by a local kabuki performance. Inspired by Yukio, Hanji learns kabuki with Utako. As they grow, they becom...
Who directed Beauty?
Beauty was directed by Toshio Goto.
How long is Beauty?
Beauty has a runtime of 1 hours and 49 minutes (109 minutes total).
When was Beauty released?
Beauty was released on May 10, 2008 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Beauty?
The main cast of Beauty includes Takatarô Kataoka, Ainosuke Kataoka, Kumiko Aso, Noritoshi Kashima, Hidekazu Mashima.