Japan Synopsis
武蔵野夫人
Set in post-war Japan, The Lady of Musashino tells the story of Michiko, a disillusioned young woman trapped in a loveless marriage. She confides in her younger cousin, Tsutomo, and the two become close, but decide not to consummate their affair. He instead becomes involved with the flirtatious Tomiko, who is also conducting an affair with Michiko's husband. When Michiko finds that her husband has abandoned her, she decides to take her fate into her own hands.
The 1950–1952 Japan Window
13 Japan films released in this three-year window, ranked here by audience rating. The Lady of Musashino sits at position #12.
Other Titles From TOHO
The 1950s Japan Landscape
Catalog density by release year in the 1950s. Highlighted year (yellow) is when The Lady of Musashino premiered. 76 total titles in this decade from Japan.
Reception Benchmarks
Ranked #3,365 of 4,579 Japan films indexed here (27th percentile by TMDB audience score).
Rating is -0.5 points below the Japan average of 6.9/10.
Among Japan Drama productions specifically: #1,481 of 1,933 (top 77%).
Production Details
| Primary Country | Japan |
|---|---|
| Original Language | Japanese |
| Production Companies | TOHO |
| Runtime | 1h 28m |
| Release Date | September 14, 1951 |
| IMDb | tt0043825 |