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Man of the House

6.319361h 13mMovieDramaHistory

This film is based on a real Meiji era performer -- and tells of Tochuken's partnership with his wife (played by Chikako Hosokawa) who played shamisen for his songs/recitations), his affair with a geisha (Sachiko Chiba), and the deterioration of his partnership and marriage.

DirectorMikio Naruse
WriterMikio Naruse

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Not available in United Kingdom
Streaming in 1 other country

Man of the House isn't on any streaming service in United Kingdom right now, but it's available in Japan. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Mikio Naruse

RTRyūnosuke Tsukigata
Ryūnosuke Tsukigata
Kumoemon Tochuken
CHChikako Hosokawa
Chikako Hosokawa
Otsuma
SCSachiko Chiba
Sachiko Chiba
Chidori
KFKamatari Fujiwara
Kamatari Fujiwara
Shogetsu
KI
Kaoru Itō
Sentaro
MMMasao Mishima
Masao Mishima
Kurata
AI
Asataro Ichikawa
Takiemon
YKYoshio Kosugi
Yoshio Kosugi
Toun
KM
Kō Mihashi
Isono
SDShin Date
Shin Date
Akiba
EOEitarō Ozawa
Eitarō Ozawa
SM
Shoji Maruyama

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Man of the House — streaming FAQ

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