The Glow of Life
1919, Japanese. Directed by Norimasa Kaeriyama.
A country girl Teruko falls in love with the aristocrat Yanagisawa. When she once asks him what the meaning of life is, he responds that it is to live freely. Unfortunately, he does that by abandoning her. Teruko tries to commit suicide, but luckily is saved. Yanagisawa returns and apologizes to her.
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- Japanese
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- Released
- 13 September 1919
- Original title
- 生の輝き
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Norimasa Kaeriyama
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Who directed The Glow of Life?
The Glow of Life (1919) was directed by Norimasa Kaeriyama and stars Harumi Hanayagi, Minoru Murata, Iyokichi Kondô.