Kenji Mizoguchi directs this Japanese drama starring Kinuyo Tanaka. In 17th century Japan, lady-in-waiting Oharu (Tanaka) loses her honour when she falls in love with a man who is of a lower class than her. When Oharus father finds out, he exiles her and forces her into a life of degradation and poverty. The cast includes Toshirô Mifune, Ichiro Sugai and Sadako Sawamura. Special Features Interactive Menus Commentary: Commentary by scholar Dudley Andrew Other Documentary: Kinuyo Tanakas New Departure
