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The Scent of Pheasant’s Eye: An Episode from the Tales of Flowers
4.0 / 10• 1935• 1h 7m•NR• Japanese
Drama
Storyline
Mitsuo the Counselor's son marries writer Miyoko, however a tender romance blossoms between Miyoko and Mitsuo's sister Kaoru. When the family falls to bankruptcy, heartache ensues; Miyoko's illness worsens and she is sent to a sanatorium, separating the lovers. Based on a story from Tales of Flowers by Nobuko Yoshiya
Cast & Crew
NE
Naomi Egawa
Kaoru
LeadMH
Mitsue Hisamatsu
Miyoko
KH
Kimie Hayashi
Tsuyako
GH
Ginko Hanabusa
Kimiko
RH
Ruriko Hoshi
Masako
MK
Mineko Komatsu
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JK
Junko Kimura
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Hikaru Kicchôji
Mitsuo, Kaoru's brother
What People Are Saying
2.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Jirô Kawate's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Scent of Pheasant’s Eye: An Episode from the Tales of Flowers is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
