Kage no tsume
影の爪
Synopsis
After accidentally hitting and killing a man on a rainy highway, a married couple takes in the victim’s widow and disabled mother out of guilt. What begins as an uneasy act of compassion gradually turns into a tense and psychologically charged living arrangement. As suspicions, jealousy, and hidden desires surface, the relationship between the two women spirals toward obsession, betrayal, and tragedy.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Masahisa Sadanaga
- Screenplay & Story
- Yoshio Shirasaka, Yasuko Ōno, Chiho Katsura, Charlotte Armstrong
- Original Score
- Sei Ikeno
- Original Title
- 影の爪
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Shochiku
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Masahisa Sadanaga
Yoshio Shirasaka, Yasuko Ōno, Chiho Katsura, Charlotte Armstrong
Sei Ikeno
Hisanari Mori
Kiyoshi Higuchi
Department Leadership Roster
Masahisa Sadanaga
Director
Yoshio Shirasaka
Writer
Yasuko Ōno
Writer
Chiho Katsura
Writer
Kiyoshi Higuchi
Producer
Hisanari Mori
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kage no tsume
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Kage no tsume about?
After accidentally hitting and killing a man on a rainy highway, a married couple takes in the victim’s widow and disabled mother out of guilt. What begins as an uneasy act of compassion gradually turns into a tense and psychologically charged living arrangement. As suspicions, jealousy, and hidden desires surface, the relationship between the two women spirals toward obsession, betrayal, and tragedy.
Who directed Kage no tsume?
Kage no tsume was directed by Masahisa Sadanaga.
Who stars in Kage no tsume?
The principal cast of Kage no tsume includes Shima Iwashita, Takao Inoue, Yoshiko Kayama, Mitsue Suzuki, Noboru Matsuhashi.
When was Kage no tsume released and how long is it?
Kage no tsume was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Kage no tsume?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Kage no tsume was composed by Sei Ikeno.