Synopsis
This story is based on the novel "Jo no mai" by Tomiko Miyao which is based on the life of painter Shōen Uemura (1875–1949), the first woman to be awarded the Order of Culture. The title refers to the masterpiece bijinga ("picture of a beautiful woman") that Uemura painted at the age of 61. The main character, Tsuya Shimamura, is born in Kyoto as the second daughter of a tea trader who dies before her birth. Tsuya, who loves painting more than anything and is hopeless at housework, attends art school and at age 15 receives the name Shōsui (from the characters for "pine" and "green") from her teacher. The crown prince of England purchases one of her works, propelling her to fame overnight. The novel portrays the remainder of her stormy life, during which she is impregnated by her teacher and raises a fatherless child; through it all she devotes herself to her painting, undaunted.
Movie Information
- Director
- Sadao Nakajima
- Writers
- Hirō Matsuda
- Release Year
- 1984
- Runtime
- 145 minutes
- Genre
- Drama
- Language
- JA
- Country
- Japan
- Status
- Released
- Rating
- 6.3 / 10 (3 votes)
Top Cast
Official Trailer
Ready to watch Appassionata?
Pick a streaming source and press play — free, HD, no signup.
▶ Watch Appassionata FreeYou May Also Like
More Drama Movies
More with Yūko Natori
More from Sadao Nakajima
Trending Now
Popular This Week
Explore related titles
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Appassionata online for free?
You can watch Appassionata (1984) online for free in HD on FreeFlix. No signup or subscription is required — just open this page and click play.
Is Appassionata available in HD?
Yes. FreeFlix offers Appassionata in full HD with multiple mirror sources, so if one source is slow you can switch in one click.
What is Appassionata about?
This story is based on the novel "Jo no mai" by Tomiko Miyao which is based on the life of painter Shōen Uemura (1875–1949), the first woman to be awarded the Order of Culture. The title refers to the masterpiece bijinga ("picture of a beautiful woman") that Uemura painted at the age of 61. The main character, Tsuya Shimamura, is born in Kyoto as the second daughter of a tea trader who dies before her birth. Tsuya, who loves painting more than anything and is hopeless at housework, attends art school and at age 15 receives the name Shōsui (from the characters for "pine" and "green") from her teacher. The crown prince of England purchases one of her works, propelling her to fame overnight. The novel portrays the remainder of her stormy life, during which she is impregnated by her teacher and raises a fatherless child; through it all she devotes herself to her painting, undaunted.
Do I need to register or pay?
No. FreeFlix is completely free, with no registration, account, credit card, or hidden charges.