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W's Tragedy

Original title: W no higeki / The Tragedy of 'W'
1984 · 1 h 48 min
Directed by Shinichiro Sawai · Japan · Contemporary Asian Cinema
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Cast

Hiroko Yakushimaru Yoshiko Mita Masanori Sera Seiji Endô Moeko Ezawa Shunta Fuchino

Credits

Written by: Haruhiko Arai

Plot

A young theatre actress fights for her uncertain career while having to confront the personal sacrifices that will arise from it.

Sinekatalog’s take

W's Tragedy (1984) is a Japanese drama directed by Shinichiro Sawai. It won Best Film at the Mainichi Film Awards in 1984. It stars Hiroko Yakushimaru, Masanori Sera and Yukio Ninagawa. It runs 108 minutes. It is listed here for its festival and awards record.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

Ratings

IMDb: 7.1 / 10 (330 votes)
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