My Second Brother
Originally released in 1959. My Second Brother is a drama film. directed by Shōhei Imamura.
Starring Hiroyuki Nagato, Kayo Matsuo, and Takeshi Okimura
Synopsis
The film tells the story of four orphans living in an impoverished mining town. An adaptation of a best-selling book based on the diary of a ten-year-old zainichi (ethnic Korean Japanese) girl, it was one of the first films to deal with the subject of zainichi identity and struggles in Japan.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 28, 1959
66 years ago
Runtime
1h 41m
101 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (7 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Nikkatsu Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is My Second Brother about?
The film tells the story of four orphans living in an impoverished mining town. An adaptation of a best-selling book based on the diary of a ten-year-old zainichi (ethnic Korean Japanese) girl, it ...
Who directed My Second Brother?
My Second Brother was directed by Shōhei Imamura.
How long is My Second Brother?
My Second Brother has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).
When was My Second Brother released?
My Second Brother was released on October 28, 1959 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in My Second Brother?
The main cast of My Second Brother includes Hiroyuki Nagato, Kayo Matsuo, Takeshi Okimura, Akiko Maeda, Kō Nishimura.