The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum
1939, Japanese. Directed by Kenji Mizoguchi.
In late 19th-century Tokyo, Kikunosuke Onoue, the adopted son of a legendary actor, himself an actor specializing in female roles, discovers that the praise he receives is only due to his status as his father's heir. Devastated, he turns to Otoku, a servant of his family, for comfort, and they fall in love. Kikunosuke becomes determined to leave home and develop as an actor on his own merits, and Otoku faithfully joins him.
- Runtime
- 2h 24m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Kenji MizoguchiDirector
- Shōtarō HanayagiKikunosuke Onoue
- Kakuko MoriOtoku
- Kōkichi TakadaFukusuke Nakamura
- Kinnosuke TakamatsuMatsusuke Onoue
- Gonjurô KawarazakiKikugoro Onoue
- Benkei ShiganoyaMasseur Genshun
- Kikuko HanaokaGeisha Konaka
- Nobuko FushimiGeisha Eiryu
- Ichiro YukiHotel lodger
- Tokusaburo ArashiShikan Nakamura
- Yōko UmemuraOsata
- Ryôtarô KawanamiEiju Dayu
Details
- Released
- 13 October 1939
- Original title
- 残菊物語
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Yoshikata Yoda, Matsutarō Kawaguchi
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What The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum is based on
The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum is adapted from a novel.
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The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum: quick answers
Is The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.8/10 from 133 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum?
The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum runs 144 minutes (2h 24m).
Does The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum on?
The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum?
If you liked The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum, try The Sleeping Dictionary, Endless Love, Miss Oyu.
Who directed The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum?
The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum (1939) was directed by Kenji Mizoguchi and stars Shōtarō Hanayagi, Kakuko Mori, Kōkichi Takada.
What is The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum based on?
The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum is adapted from a novel.