Tojuro's Love

Tojuro's Love 1938 Directed by Kajirō Yamamoto 藤十郎の恋

A colourful study of theatrical life. Two acting troupes vie for the Kyoto market during the Genroku Era. Tojuro, an extremely popular actor, feels the limits to his acting when he sees his rival troupe put on a new type of play featuring its star, Nakamura. He has the famous Chikamatsu write a new play but cannot get used to the character he is to play in it.

Country Japan

Production Country Japan

Language Japanese

Gnere Drama

Production Company Toho Eiga Co., Ltd.

Release Date 1 May 1938

89 mins