Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters

Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters

Directed by Paul Schrader
19852hr 1min

Step into the enigmatic world of Yukio Mishima in this visually stunning and thought-provoking masterpiece, "Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters." Delve into the intricate mind of the acclaimed Japanese author as his life unfolds through a unique blend of dramatizations of his literary works and a gripping portrayal of the fateful day in 1970.

Through mesmerizing cinematography and captivating storytelling, this film offers a mesmerizing glimpse into Mishima's complex persona, exploring themes of art, identity, and the pursuit of perfection. As the narrative weaves through his novels and real-life events, viewers are taken on a mesmerizing journey that blurs the lines between fiction and reality, leaving them questioning the boundaries of creativity and obsession.

Experience a cinematic exploration of one of Japan's most enigmatic figures, where beauty and tragedy intertwine to create a hauntingly beautiful portrait of a man driven by his passions. "Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters" is a cinematic gem that transcends traditional biographical storytelling, inviting audiences to immerse themselves in the mesmerizing world of a literary genius.

Cast

Miki Takakura

Second Girl (segment "The Temple of the Golden Pavilion")

Miki Takakura

Roy Scheider

Narrator (voice)

Roy Scheider

Yasuaki Kurata

Takei (segment "Kyoko's House")

Yasuaki Kurata

Koichi Sato

Kashiwagi (segment "The Temple of the Golden Pavilion")

Koichi Sato

Hisako Manda

Mariko (segment "The Temple of the Golden Pavilion")

Hisako Manda

Kenji Sawada

Osamu (segment "Kyoko's House")

Kenji Sawada

Chishū Ryū

Sachiko Hidari

Osamu's Mother

Sachiko Hidari

Junkichi Orimoto

General Mashita (segment "November 25, 1970")

Junkichi Orimoto

Ryō Ikebe

Interrogator (segment "Runaway Horses")

Ryō Ikebe

Go Riju

Mishima, age 18-19 (segment "Flashbacks")

Go Riju

Mitsuru Hirata

Thug (segment "Kyoko's House")

Mitsuru Hirata

Ken Ogata

Yukio Mishima (segment "November 25, 1970")

Ken Ogata

Naoko Ohtani

Setsuko Karasuma

Mitsuko (segment "Kyoko's House")

Setsuko Karasuma

Hiroshi Mikami

Cadet #1 (segment "November 25, 1970")

Hiroshi Mikami

Toshiyuki Nagashima

Isao (segment "Runaway Horses")

Toshiyuki Nagashima

Haruko Katō

Grandmother (segment "Flashbacks")

Haruko Katō

Jun Negami

Kurahara (segment "Runaway Horses")

Jun Negami

Masayuki Shionoya

Morita (segment "November 25, 1970")

Masayuki Shionoya

Eimei Esumi

Ichigaya Aide-de-Camp

Eimei Esumi

Hiroshi Katsuno

Lieutenant Hori (segment "Runaway Horses")

Hiroshi Katsuno

Yasuhiro Arai

Reporter #2

Yasuhiro Arai

Naoya Makoto

Kendo Instructor (segment "Runaway Horses")

Naoya Makoto

Minoru Hodaka

Ichigaya Colonel

Minoru Hodaka

Masahiko Sakata

Isao's Classmate

Masahiko Sakata

Toshio Hosokawa

'Rokumeikan' Producer

Toshio Hosokawa

Naomi Oki

First Girl (segment "The Temple of the Golden Pavilion")

Naomi Oki

Alan Poul

American Reporter

Alan Poul

Reisen Ri

Kiyomi (segment "Kyoko's House")

Reisen Ri

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