: The film features extremely long takes that alternate between complex sweeping movements and static shots. This style is designed to avoid breaking the "hypnotic spell" of the drama.

Mizoguchi's "one scene-one long shot" philosophy reached a pinnacle in this film, using fluid, hypnotic camera movements to create a realistic texture.

: Kiku begins as a "callow" and mediocre performer who relies on his family's name. Through poverty, exile, and the honest criticism of Otoku, he eventually transforms into a genuine master of the onnagata (male actors who play women's roles).

: Mizoguchi famously avoids close-ups, preferring to observe characters from a mid-range "fly on the wall" perspective. Emotion is conveyed through body language and the physical relationship between characters and their architectural space.