A Japanese Tragedy
Originally released in 1953. A Japanese Tragedy is a drama film. directed by Keisuke Kinoshita.
Starring Yūko Mochizuki, Keiji Sada, and Teiji Takahashi
Synopsis
At the close of the war in Japan, a widowed mother makes every possible sacrifice to bring up her ungrateful son and daughter who are unimpressed with their poor standard of living at home. They gradually reject her in search of the material comforts that working as a maid cannot provide. The mother's despair becomes interminable.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 17, 1953
72 years ago
Runtime
1h 56m
116 minutes total
User Rating
5.3/10
Mixed (15 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Shochiku
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Japanese Tragedy about?
At the close of the war in Japan, a widowed mother makes every possible sacrifice to bring up her ungrateful son and daughter who are unimpressed with their poor standard of living at home. They gr...
Who directed A Japanese Tragedy?
A Japanese Tragedy was directed by Keisuke Kinoshita.
How long is A Japanese Tragedy?
A Japanese Tragedy has a runtime of 1 hours and 56 minutes (116 minutes total).
When was A Japanese Tragedy released?
A Japanese Tragedy was released on June 17, 1953 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in A Japanese Tragedy?
The main cast of A Japanese Tragedy includes Yūko Mochizuki, Keiji Sada, Teiji Takahashi, Yōko Katsuragi, Sanae Takasugi.