An engaging little movie that explores the life of a middle-aged Japanese woman, a former Geisha who now works as a moneylender for a living. The film explores both her position in society and the lives of other former Geishas now struggling to make ends meet in a then-modern world and a society which is dominated by men.
LATE CHRYSANTHEMUMS is a talky, dialogue-based movie but I found myself caught up in the lives of the characters involved. Despite the lack of action and incident it's never boring, and director Mikio Naruse elicits some fine acting from his principal cast members. Certainly not a film for all tastes then, but one for those who like their drama carefully cultivated and mature.
LATE CHRYSANTHEMUMS is a talky, dialogue-based movie but I found myself caught up in the lives of the characters involved. Despite the lack of action and incident it's never boring, and director Mikio Naruse elicits some fine acting from his principal cast members. Certainly not a film for all tastes then, but one for those who like their drama carefully cultivated and mature.