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Kanzashi (Ornamental hairpin)

Kanzashi (Ornamental hairpin) (1941)

  • 86% of users liked it
    (78 ratings)

A soldier is forced to prolong his stay at a rural spa when he accidentally cuts his foot on an ornamental hairpin. Soon enough he tracks down its lovely owner and finds himself smitten.

Unrated,
Directed By
Genres
Drama, Art House & International, Classics
In Theaters
Aug 26, 1941 Wide
Criterion Collection

Critic Reviews

  • Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews

    A touching, playful and lyrical romantic drama shot at the beginning of WW II.

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • danny d


    the first of shimizu's films that i have seen was a pleasant surprise. an early film for chishu ryu, the film was simple but charming and had some thoughtful things to say about living a life worth meaning and the value of friendship. this film gives me great excitement to… More

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