The Life of Chikuzan

Year Published: 1977

Creator: Kaneto Shindo

Description: The real Chikuzan appears on a stage in a small theatre, Shibuya Jean-Jean, and begins telling the story of his life. Sadazo becomes partially blind due to illness at the age of three. His mother Toyo arranges a marriage to a blind woman who travels with him. He meets various people on his travels around Tohoku and Hokkaido, living hand to mouth.

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