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Osaka Elegy

6.719361h 11mMovieDrama

Ayako becomes the mistress of her boss in order to pay her father's debt and prevent him from going to prison for embezzlement.

DirectorKenji Mizoguchi
WritersSaburo Okada·Kenji Mizoguchi
ProducerMasaichi Nagata

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Cast · Directed by Kenji Mizoguchi

IYIsuzu Yamada
Isuzu Yamada
Ayako Murai
CÔChiyoko Ôkura
Chiyoko Ôkura
Sachiko Murai
SAShinpachirō Asaka
Shinpachirō Asaka
Hiroshi Murai
BS
Benkei Shiganoya
Sonosuke Asai
YUYōko Umemura
Yōko Umemura
Sumiko Asai
KHKensaku Hara
Kensaku Hara
Susumu Nishimura
ST
Shizuko Takizawa
Mine Fukuda
ESEitarō Shindō
Eitarō Shindō
Yoshizo Fujino
KTKunio Tamura
Kunio Tamura
Dr. Yoko
TSTakashi Shimura
Takashi Shimura
Inspector

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Osaka Elegy — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Osaka Elegy?

Osaka Elegy is streaming on Criterion Channel and Plex in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Osaka Elegy on Netflix?

No, Osaka Elegy is not on Netflix in Canada as of November 2026. It's currently on Criterion Channel and Plex.

Is Osaka Elegy on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Osaka Elegy isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Criterion Channel and Plex instead.

Where can I watch Osaka Elegy for free?

Osaka Elegy is available to stream free (with ads) on Plex in Canada.