Japan Synopsis
安城家の舞踏会
After Japan's loss in the war, the wealthy, cultured, liberal Anjo family have to give up their mansion and their way of life. They hold one last ball at the house before leaving. The seemingly cold, cynical son secretly grieves for his defeated father and the values that the war destroyed, while the daughter tries to prevent father from taking his life and to find her own place in the new Japan.
The 1946–1948 Japan Window
8 Japan films released in this three-year window, ranked here by audience rating. The Ball at the Anjo House sits at position #8.
Other Titles From Shochiku
The 1940s Japan Landscape
Catalog density by release year in the 1940s. Highlighted year (yellow) is when The Ball at the Anjo House premiered. 20 total titles in this decade from Japan.
Reception Benchmarks
Ranked #2,841 of 4,579 Japan films indexed here (38th percentile by TMDB audience score).
Rating is -0.2 points below the Japan average of 6.9/10.
Among Japan Drama productions specifically: #1,251 of 1,933 (top 65%).
Production Details
| Primary Country | Japan |
|---|---|
| Original Language | Japanese |
| Production Companies | Shochiku |
| Runtime | 1h 29m |
| Release Date | September 27, 1947 |
| IMDb | tt0039154 |