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Appassionata

6.3(3)19842h 25m1

This story is based on the novel "Jo no mai" by Tomiko Miyao which is based on the life of painter Shōen Uemura (1875–1949), the first woman to be awarded the Order of Culture. The title refers to the masterpiece bijinga ("picture of a beautiful woman") that Uemura painted at the age of 61. The main character, Tsuya Shimamura, is born in Kyoto as the second daughter of a tea trader who dies before her birth. Tsuya, who loves painting more than anything and is hopeless at housework, attends art school and at age 15 receives the name Shōsui (from the characters for "pine" and "green") from her teacher. The crown prince of England purchases one of her works, propelling her to fame overnight. The novel portrays the remainder of her stormy life, during which she is impregnated by her teacher and raises a fatherless child; through it all she devotes herself to her painting, undaunted.

  • TMDB

    6.3/10

    3 votes

Status
Released
Budget
Box office
Language
Japanese

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Release dates

  • JapanJP

    • Theatrical14 Jan 1984

Frequently asked questions

When was Appassionata released?
Appassionata was released on 14 January 1984.
Where can I watch Appassionata online?
Appassionata is available on Hulu, U-NEXT, Nihon Eiga Net Amazon Channel, Toei On Demand Amazon Channel, Amazon Video in JP. Use the Watch now links in the Where to watch section for official pages.
Is there a Hindi trailer for Appassionata?
No verified Hindi trailer for Appassionata is available yet. Only the original-language trailer is listed.
What is the rating of Appassionata?
Appassionata holds a 6.3/10 audience score from 3 votes.
Who directed Appassionata?
Appassionata (1984) was directed by Sadao Nakajima.
How long is Appassionata?
Appassionata runs for 2h 25m.

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