Kagero-za

With 1926 Tokyo and its surrounding landscape as a backdrop, this erotic fantasy directed by Seijun Suzuki follows playwright Shungo Matsuzaki (Yusaku Matsuda) and his growing fixation on lovely siren Ine (Eriko Kusuda). His obsessive pursuit of the ghostlike Ine leads Shungo across the country -- only to find that he's being lured to his death. The film's supporting cast includes Michiyo Ookusu, Mariko Kaga and Yoshio Harada.

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Part two of Suzuki's Taisho Trilogy is also set in the mid 1920's with plenty of loose morals and more ghosts than its predecessor. As always with Suzuki, this film is beautifully shot with certain scenes that will positively blow your mind. Admittedly, the story is bewildering, to the point that I'm not entirely sure I understand the statement Suzuki is trying to make. And, unfortunately, there's no interview in the special features like there usually is with this outspoken director. Watching Kagero-za is like strapping yourself in for a strange ride through someone else's dream. With the ineffable Yoshio Harada as comic relief and Yusaku Matsuda in a brilliant performance as the male lead, Kagero-za is a nice follow up to Zigeunerweisen.
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