A colourful study of theatrical life. Two acting troupes vie for the Kyoto market during the Genroku Era. Tojuro, an extremely popular actor, feels the limits to his acting when he sees his rival troupe put on a new type of play featuring its star, Nakamura. He has the famous Chikamatsu write a new play but cannot get used to the character he is to play in it.

• DirectorKajirō Yamamoto
• Release1 May 1938
• GenreDrama
• Duration1h 29m
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  Toho Eiga Co., Ltd.