雪之丞変化 (1959) : distribution, intrigue et streaming

Released in 1959, 雪之丞変化 is a drame film directed by Masahiro Makino, running about 85 minutes.

What it’s about. Nakamura Yukinojo gains popularity in Edo's kabuki scene as a handsome onnagata (a male actor who plays female roles). But hidden behind the placid expression of his stage face is a deep grudge for the men responsible for dishonoring his parents' names and leading them to suicide when he was still a child. When he discovers that the mastermind behind those crimes has come to see him act onstage, he begins in earnest to plot his revenge. With the help of a renowned Robin Hood-like thief named Yamitaro, he makes out his first target: the daughter of the man who orchestrated his parents' demise.

Who’s in it. 雪之丞変化 stars Hashizo Ōkawa, Chikage Awashima, Keiko Okawa and Tomisaburō Wakayama, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, 雪之丞変化 has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 雪之丞変化 page.

If you liked it. Fans of 雪之丞変化 tend to enjoy Les Évadés, Le Parrain, La Liste de Schindler and Le Parrain, 2e partie.