The Scent of Pheasant’s Eye: An Episode from the Tales of Flowers

Mitsuo the Counselor's son marries writer Miyoko, however a tender romance blossoms between Miyoko and Mitsuo's sister Kaoru. When the family falls to bankruptcy, heartache ensues; Miyoko's illness worsens and she is sent to a sanatorium, separating the lovers. Based on a story from Tales of Flowers by Nobuko Yoshiya

Director: Jirô Kawate

Cast: Naomi Egawa, Mitsue Hisamatsu, Kimie Hayashi, Ginko Hanabusa, Ruriko Hoshi, Mineko Komatsu, Junko Kimura, Hikaru Kicchôji

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