Misuzu (2001)

8.0/10 • 105 min • Drama

Overview

Tells the life story of Teru Kaneko, who was born and raised in a small coastal town. While working as a clerk in a book shop, Teru starts writing her own verses to get away from the worries of a disgraceful marriage. Under the pseudonym Misuzu, her works arrive to an important editor in Tokyo.

Cast

Misato Tanaka

Misuzu (Kaneko, Teru)

Susumu Terajima

Kuzuhara, Shinji

Ryo Kase

Eiko Nagashima

Rena Komine

Issey Ogata

Nozomu Masuzawa

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