Release Date

12 Jul, 1955

Runtime

01:45: (HH:MM)

Synopsis

Shuzenji Monogatari (The Mask and Destiny) is based on a 12th-century Japanese legend. An abortive royal romance leads to an escalating series of tragedies. The central character is a Japanese monarch who would prefer to live a humble existence as a maskmaker. Unfortunately, events -- and destiny -- are against him. When first released, Shuzenji Monogatari was held in far lower esteem than such recent Japanese films as Gate of Hell and Samurai. Nevertheless, the film was selected as an entry at the Venice Film Festival, possibly on the strength of its excellent production values.

Original Title

修禅寺物語

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Actors

高橋貞二

淡島千景

岸恵子

山内明

草笛光子

Minosuke Bandō

Crew

八住利雄

中村登

黛敏郎

Kido Okamoto