
Funeral Parade of Roses
Who's the fairest of them all?
Directed by Toshio Matsumoto
Produced by Art Theatre Guild, Matsumoto Production
A psychologically complex, formally experimental exploration of desire, identity, and hidden trauma within Tokyo's underground queer scene, structured around an Oedipal entanglement that resists easy resolution.
In 1960s Tokyo, Gonda owns a bar in which the gay, cross-dresser, and trans scenes meet. Gonda is in a relationship with the madam of the bar, Leda. As the younger Eddie starts a passionate affair with Gonda, she ignites the jealousy of Leda, unaware of another kind of history between them.
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Is Funeral Parade of Roses sad? Yes, very. More sad than 91% of films.
Does Funeral Parade of Roses end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 78% of films.
Is Funeral Parade of Roses scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.
Is Funeral Parade of Roses violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Funeral Parade of Roses easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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