# The Life of Oharu (1952)

> A court lady’s fall through exile, exploitation, and forced prostitution becomes a devastating portrait of a woman crushed by status and desire.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/28219

## Facts

- Runtime: 136 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Kenji Mizoguchi
- Cast: Kinuyo Tanaka, Tsukie Matsuura, Ichirō Sugai, Hisako Yamane, Toshirō Mifune, Jūkichi Uno, Eitarō Shindō, Akira Ōizumi
- TMDB rating: 7.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0045112/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: extreme
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: melancholic, austere, mournful, classic cinema viewing, serious film study

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of a woman's tragic journey through life and love.

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