A Wanderer's Notebook
Originally released in 1962. A Wanderer's Notebook is a drama film. directed by Mikio Naruse. With a runtime of 2h 4m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Hideko Takamine, Akira Takarada, and Daisuke Katō
Synopsis
Considered one of the finest late Naruses and a model of film biography, A Wanderer’s Notebook features remarkable performances by Hideko Takamine – Phillip Lopate calls it “probably her greatest performance” – and Kinuyo Tanaka as mother and daughter living from hand to mouth in Twenties Tokyo. Based on the life and career of Fumiko Hayashi, the novelist whose work Naruse adapted to the screen several times, A Wanderer’s Notebook traces her bitter struggle for literary recognition in the first half of the twentieth century – her affairs with feckless men, the jobs she took to survive (peddler, waitress, bar maid), and her arduous, often humiliating attempts to get published in a male-dominated culture.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 29, 1962
63 years ago
Runtime
2h 4m
124 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (11 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Hideko Takamine
as Fumiko Hayashi
Akira Takarada
as Fukuya
Daisuke Katō
as Nobuo Sadaoka
Keiju Kobayashi
as Fujiyama
Kinuyo Tanaka
as Kishi, Fumiko's mother
Mitsuko Kusabue
as Kyôko Hinatsu
Noboru Nakaya
as Haruhiko Itatsu
Yūnosuke Itō
as Gorô Shirasaka
Jun Tatara
as Tamura
Masao Oda
as Fumiko's father
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Takarazuka Eiga Company Ltd.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Wanderer's Notebook about?
Considered one of the finest late Naruses and a model of film biography, A Wanderer’s Notebook features remarkable performances by Hideko Takamine – Phillip Lopate calls it “probably her grea...
Who directed A Wanderer's Notebook?
A Wanderer's Notebook was directed by Mikio Naruse.
How long is A Wanderer's Notebook?
A Wanderer's Notebook has a runtime of 2 hours and 4 minutes (124 minutes total).
When was A Wanderer's Notebook released?
A Wanderer's Notebook was released on September 29, 1962 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in A Wanderer's Notebook?
The main cast of A Wanderer's Notebook includes Hideko Takamine, Akira Takarada, Daisuke Katō, Keiju Kobayashi, Kinuyo Tanaka.