Late Chrysanthemums
Dir: Naruse Mikio
Japan, 1954, 101minmins
Cast: Sugimura Haruko, Sawamura Sadako, Hosokawa Chikako, Mochizuki Yuko
Weaving together three short stories by Hayashi Fumiko, Late Chrysanthemums is a superb example of Naruse’s
narrative mastery. The film follows three former geishas as they grapple with the realities of their current lives.
Kin, now a moneylender, visits her fellow ex-colleagues to collect debts while reconnecting with old flames. The
latter pair, Tomi and Tamae, console themselves with drink as they bemoan migraines, gambling habits and
their adult children’s decisions. This sweeping character study offers little respite for these women, marginalized
by age, gender and the changing times.
#7 in 1954 Kinema Junpo’s Top 10
Screening:
In-theatre Screening
2016-10-05 (Wed)
19:30
Remarks
1. Unless otherwise stated, all films (except English-speaking films) are subtitled in English.
2. For screenings at ALL commercial cinemas, tickets are available at URBTIX till 5:00pm one day before respective screenings. After that, tickets will be available only at the box office of the screening venue on the day of screening, subject to availability.
3. Screenings at HK Arts Centre, HK Film Archive and Tai Kwun: For screenings that are about to start in 1 hour, all remaining tickets can only be bought at the box offices of the respective screening venues.
4. Screenings at HK Science Museum: There is no URBTIX Outlet at the venue. Tickets are available at URBTIX till 1 hour prior to the respective screenings. Door ticket counter opens 30 minutes before the screening. Limited tickets to non-sold out screenings will be available at the door, subject to availability (Cash Only).
5. Screenings at M+ Cinema: Tickets are available at URBTIX only. No tickets will be sold at the door. Tickets are available at URBTIX website, mobile app and outlets only. Ticketing services for respective screening will not be available from 30 minutes after the screening begins.
6. While it is the HKIFFS’s policy to secure the best possible print of the original version for all its screenings, the HKIFFS appreciates its patrons’ understanding on occasions when less than perfect screening copies are screened.
