

Set in post-war Japan, The Lady of Musashino tells the story of Michiko, a disillusioned young woman trapped in a loveless marriage. She confides in her younger cousin, Tsutomo, and the two become close, but decide not to consummate their affair. He instead becomes involved with the flirtatious Tomiko, who is also conducting an affair with Michiko's husband. When Michiko finds that her husband has abandoned her, she decides to take her fate into her own hands.
Director
Kenji Mizoguchi
Writers
Yoshikata Yoda
Release Date
September 14, 1951
Runtime
1h 28m
Status
Released
Original Language
ja
Vote Count
17
