Late Chrysanthemums (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1954, Late Chrysanthemums is a drama film directed by Mikio Naruse, running about 101 minutes.
What it’s about. What is the life of a Geisha like once her beauty has faded and she has retired? Kin has saved her money, and has become a wealthy money-lender, spending her days cold-heartedly collecting debts. Even her best friends, Tomi, Nobu, and Tamae, who were her fellow Geisha, are now indebted to her. For all of them, the glamor of their young lives has passed; Tomi and Tamae have children, but their children have disappointed them. Kin has two former lovers who still pursue her; one she wants to see, and the other she doesn't. But even the one she remembers fondly, when he shows up, proves to be a disappointment.
Who’s in it. Late Chrysanthemums stars Haruko Sugimura as Kin, Sadako Sawamura as Nobu, Chikako Hosokawa as Tamae and Yūko Mochizuki as Tomi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Late Chrysanthemums has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Late Chrysanthemums page.
If you liked it. Fans of Late Chrysanthemums tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Late Chrysanthemums (1954)?
- In US, Late Chrysanthemums is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Late Chrysanthemums worth watching?
- Late Chrysanthemums holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Late Chrysanthemums?
- Late Chrysanthemums stars Haruko Sugimura, Sadako Sawamura, Chikako Hosokawa, Yūko Mochizuki and Ken Uehara.
- When was Late Chrysanthemums released?
- Late Chrysanthemums was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.