KABUKI and THEATRE

Ninjo Banashi Bunshichi Mottoi

Synopsis

Chobei, a skillful plasterer, blithely gambles his family into poverty. To feed the family, his daughter Ohisa turns to prostitution. Touched by Ohisa’s selfless
love for her parents, a Madame arranges a loan for Chobei. On the way home,
Chobei saves a young man who, having lost a large sum, is about to commit suicide. But who will believe this story? Surely Chobei has gambled away the family’s last chance.

Director

Yamada Yoji (山田洋次)

Cast

Nakamura Kanzaburo
Nakamura Senjaku
Nakamura Shikan

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