The Way of Drama

1944 · 82 MIN · IMDB 6.1 · 88 VOTES · DIR. Mikio Naruse

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Overview

The Way of Drama unfolds in the world of kabuki in Osaka, but also addresses the politics of popular culture and the rivalry between theatrical styles like those used by amateur actors to dramatise contemporary events.

Dialogue Timeline — 779 lines

A SAMPLE ACROSS THE RUNTIME — EVERY LINE IS SEARCHABLE

00:00:01 TOHO
00:03:49 Mr. Tsukada, I came here from Tokyo, on your invitation.
00:06:17 However, he is too proud of himself. I don't like it.
00:11:18 Why don't you understand?
00:13:54 It's enough for you, even if it's half price. But we are different.
00:16:02 Even if I let them go, it won't change anything. I'll go!
00:19:09 Congratulations.
00:22:04 Thank you for waiting.
00:25:36 I know that you think me a demon.
00:28:43 "Takemoto Hanaryû, Yamada Mitsu"
00:32:18 Shinzô, why did you drink?
00:34:49 I wanted to see it, as the title was " Summoned soldiers."
00:37:34 Kitutuki. But, we are not good partners.
00:39:58 but I want to ask you to play more seriously.
00:42:55 It's good like this sometimes.
00:46:00 What's the "problem"?
00:52:25 Father. Don't look at this.
00:59:53 Do you understand, Shinzô?
01:02:57 No.
01:05:43 It will be all right.
01:09:37 Master, why don't you invite the owner's family?
01:14:40 You have to appreciate someone else.
01:17:26 If we can do just that, it will be interesting.
01:21:55 END

Cast & Characters

Dialogue Record

Lines indexed779
Dialogue density9.5 lines / min
First line00:00:01
Final line01:21:55

Production Record

DirectorMikio Naruse
LanguageJapanese
IMDb votes88