A Story from Chikamatsu (1954)

A Story from Chikamatsu 1954 To save her brother and the ancestral house from the heavy burden of an unfulfilled debt, Osan the noble wife of the parsimonious but reputable scroll maker, Ishun turns to her husbands kind hearted employee, Mohei However, a transparent forgery paired with a preposterous accusation will force the pair to escape from the printers unwelcome Kyoto household, seeking refuge in 17th century Osakas inhospitable streets Now, amid scandalous and disquieting rumours and constantly under threat Mohei and Osan seem to fight a lost battle What fate awaits the fugitives from Chikamatsu