The Mask and Destiny

The Mask and Destiny (1955)

Drama

Shuzenji Monogatari (The Mask and Destiny) is based on a 12th-century Japanese legend. An abortive royal romance leads to an escalating series of tragedies. The central character is a Japanese monarch who would prefer to live a humble existence as a maskmaker. Unfortunately, events -- and destiny -- are against him. When first released, Shuzenji Monogatari was held in far lower esteem than such recent Japanese films as Gate of Hell and Samurai. Nevertheless, the film was selected as an entry at the Venice Film Festival, possibly on the strength of its excellent production values.

Director: Noboru Nakamura
Writer: Toshio Yasumi

Casts

	Teiji Takahashi as
	Chikage Awashima as
	Keiko Kishi as
	Akira Yamanouchi as
	Mitsuko Kusabue as

Crew