This Happy Life movie poster

This Happy Life

January 27, 1944 1h 20m 6.0/10 (5 votes)

Originally released in 1944. This Happy Life is a comedy/drama film. directed by Mikio Naruse. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Kingorō Yanagiya, Hisako Yamane, and Meiko Nakamura

Synopsis

A small community in wartime Japan learn how to make do with less.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 27, 1944 82 years ago
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Runtime 1h 20m 80 minutes total
User Rating 6.0/10 Good (5 votes)
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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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is This Happy Life about?

A small community in wartime Japan learn how to make do with less.

Who directed This Happy Life?

This Happy Life was directed by Mikio Naruse.

How long is This Happy Life?

This Happy Life has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).

When was This Happy Life released?

This Happy Life was released on January 27, 1944 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in This Happy Life?

The main cast of This Happy Life includes Kingorō Yanagiya, Hisako Yamane, Meiko Nakamura, Entatsu Yokoyama, Kikuko Hanaoka.