The Moon Has Risen(1955)
月は上りぬ
The Moon Has Risen Synopsis
Mokichi Asai is a widowed father living in Nara with three daughters—Chizuru, Ayako, and Setsuko. The youngest, Setsuko, plays matchmaker for her older sisters, leading to humorous and awkward romantic entanglements.
The Moon Has Risen (1955) is a drama, romance and comedy film directed by Kinuyo Tanaka, released on January 8, 1955 with a runtime of 1h 42m. It stars Chishū Ryū, Shūji Sano, Hisako Yamane and Yōko Sugi. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 26 ratings.
- Director:
- Kinuyo Tanaka
- Writers:
- Ryōsuke Saitō, Yasujirō Ozu
- Cinematographer:
- Shigeyoshi Mine
- Composer:
- Takanobu Saitō
- Production:
- Nikkatsu Corporation
- Status:
- Released
The Moon Has Risen (1955) Trailer
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The Moon Has Risen Cast & Crew
Main cast
Chishū Ryū
as Asai Mokichi
Shūji Sano
as Takasu
Hisako Yamane
as Chizuru
Yōko Sugi
as Ayako
Mie Kitahara
as Setsuko
Kō Mishima
as Amamiya Wataru
Shōji Yasui
as Shōji
Kinuyo Tanaka
as Yoneya
- Junji Masuda
Junji Masuda
as Tanaka Yutaka
Miki Odagiri
as Fumiya
- Yo Shiomi
Yo Shiomi
as Jikai
Key crew
Directed by Kinuyo Tanaka, written by Ryōsuke Saitō and Yasujirō Ozu.
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The Moon Has Risen Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 26 ratings.
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The Moon Has Risen – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Moon Has Risen online?
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The Moon Has Risen (1955) is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Moon Has Risen?
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The main cast of The Moon Has Risen (1955) includes Chishū Ryū, Shūji Sano, Hisako Yamane, Yōko Sugi and Mie Kitahara. The film was directed by Kinuyo Tanaka. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Moon Has Risen released?
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The Moon Has Risen was released on January 8, 1955 and runs for 1h 42m.
Is The Moon Has Risen worth watching?
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The Moon Has Risen (1955) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 26 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, romance and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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