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A Sister's Promise

October 30, 1940 1h 24m

Originally released in 1940. A Sister's Promise is a drama film. directed by Satsuo Yamamoto. At just 84 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Ranko Hanai, Setsuko Hara, and Yuriko Hanabusa

Synopsis

A family comprised of a father, mother and three sisters lives in a posh area. The father is a doctor who has to join the army and work at war. The four remaining women have to take care of themselves. The eldest sister is calm and lady-like. The middle sister (played by Hara Setsuko), in contrast, is active and contemporary. She aspires to be a physician too. The story is based on Little Women by Louisa May Alcott.

Quick Facts

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Release Date October 30, 1940 85 years ago
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Runtime 1h 24m 84 minutes total
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Language Japanese Original language
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Country Japan Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
JA

Production Companies

  • Toho Pictures

Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Sister's Promise about?

A family comprised of a father, mother and three sisters lives in a posh area. The father is a doctor who has to join the army and work at war. The four remaining women have to take care of themsel...

Who directed A Sister's Promise?

A Sister's Promise was directed by Satsuo Yamamoto.

How long is A Sister's Promise?

A Sister's Promise has a runtime of 1 hours and 24 minutes (84 minutes total).

When was A Sister's Promise released?

A Sister's Promise was released on October 30, 1940 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in A Sister's Promise?

The main cast of A Sister's Promise includes Ranko Hanai, Setsuko Hara, Yuriko Hanabusa, Heihachirō Ōkawa, Yoshio Kosugi.