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The Water Magician

A travelling water performer falls for a young carriage driver and sacrifices everything to pay for his education, with tragic results.

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A travelling water performer falls for a young carriage driver and sacrifices everything to pay for his education, with tragic results.

Why watch An early silent film by Kenji Mizoguchi, based on a story by Kyōka Izumi.

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Where can I watch The Water Magician?
We do not have a confirmed streaming listing for The Water Magician in Canada, the US, the UK, Australia or New Zealand yet. This page updates as platforms add it.
What is The Water Magician about?
A travelling water performer falls for a young carriage driver and sacrifices everything to pay for his education, with tragic results.
Who is in the cast of The Water Magician?
The Water Magician stars Takako Irie, Ichirō Sugai and Tokihiko Okada.
Who directed The Water Magician?
The Water Magician was directed by Kenji Mizoguchi.
When did The Water Magician come out?
The Water Magician was released on 1 January 1933.
How long is The Water Magician?
The Water Magician runs 110 minutes (1 h 50 min).

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