The Song Lantern
1943 · 93 MIN · IMDB 6.9 · 175 VOTES · DIR. Mikio Naruse
Overview
A self-absorbed young actor humiliates an elderly Noh performer, who then commits suicide. His act of cruelty compels his father to disown him, leading the once promising actor to a life on the streets. But his desire to win back the respect of his father and the affection of the dead actor's daughter pushes him toward a more noble existence. Naruse employed a delicately structured mise-en-scene in this family melodrama, which evokes the work of Josef von Sternberg.
Dialogue Timeline — 735 lines
A SAMPLE ACROSS THE RUNTIME — EVERY LINE IS SEARCHABLE
00:00:19 Let's support the honour of family and people.
00:06:56 By the way, how was the show today?
00:09:21 But, if he was living there, you would be ashamed.
00:11:57 They look so kind.
00:15:25 He won't get lost. Let's go to sleep.
00:20:46 Let me go. I have to leave.
00:24:57 The journalists are there.
00:27:58 Please don't say anything!
00:32:16 It's so disgusting.
00:37:04 I see the differences between us
00:40:03 and live a decent life.
00:43:16 Please teach me again.
00:46:52 You have a nightmare every night.
00:48:37 visiting his tomb might make you some good
00:51:04 Peoples in boat were throwing shells at her
00:57:14 Because the way you sing and the way you play.
00:59:47 Miss Osode. I teach you Noh dance.
01:10:04 By the way... Did you meet a street singer at Harukiya
01:12:55 Genhachi's rhythm. It is too short and immature.
01:16:37 You are right
01:18:51 Yes, but it's by nature
01:21:19 Don't care about him
01:25:28 I'm his master and father, Onchi Genzaburo
01:31:32 I forgive you.
Cast & Characters
Dialogue Record
Lines indexed735
Dialogue density7.9 lines / min
First line00:00:19
Final line01:31:32
Production Record
DirectorMikio Naruse
LanguageJapanese
IMDb votes175