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19643h 23m7.2(10)

The Scent of Incense

香華

Drama
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1964-05-24
3h 23m
JA
Released
Shochiku

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After her mother runs away from home, Tomoko is raised to be a geisha. One day Tomoko meets her mother in a red-light district in Tokyo and her life deeply gets in trouble.

#based on novel or book#geisha#taisho period#mother and daughter#shōwa era (1926-89)

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About The Scent of Incense

After her mother runs away from home, Tomoko is raised to be a geisha. One day Tomoko meets her mother in a red-light district in Tokyo and her life deeply gets in trouble. Running 203 minutes.

The Scent of Incense Cast and Characters

The cast features Mariko Okada (as Tomoko), Nobuko Otowa (as Ikuyo), Gō Katō (as Ezaki), Kinuyo Tanaka (as Tsuna), and Norihei Miki (as Hachirô). Their performances are a major reason The Scent of Incense has built such a passionate audience.

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The Scent of Incense runs for 203 minutes (about 3.4 hours).

Is The Scent of Incense good? What's the rating?

The Scent of Incense holds a 7.2/10 rating based on 10 reviews — well above average.

Who is in the cast of The Scent of Incense?

The main cast includes Mariko Okada, Nobuko Otowa, Gō Katō, and Kinuyo Tanaka, plus a strong supporting ensemble.

Is The Scent of Incense available in Japanese?

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When was The Scent of Incense released?

The Scent of Incense was released in 1964.

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Where can I watch The Scent of Incense for free?

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What is The Scent of Incense about?

The Scent of Incense is a Drama film. After her mother runs away from home, Tomoko is raised to be a geisha. One day Tomoko meets her mother in a red-light district in Tokyo and her life deeply gets in trouble.

When was The Scent of Incense released?

The Scent of Incense was released on May 24, 1964. It has a runtime of 3h 23m. The film was produced by Shochiku.

Who stars in The Scent of Incense?

The Scent of Incense stars Mariko Okada, Nobuko Otowa, Gō Katō and Kinuyo Tanaka. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.

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