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Release Year1948
Runtime1h 24m
LanguageJapanese
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes62
DirectorYasujirō Ozu
WritersYasujirō Ozu, Ryōsuke Saitō
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.1 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsA Hen in the Wind
About A Hen in the Wind
Tokiko patiently awaits her husband's return from WWII when her four-year old son falls ill. She takes him to the doctor but has no means of paying, so she resorts to prostitution. A month later, her husband returns to find his desperate wife, who tells him the truth. Together, they must deal with the consequences.
Directed by Yasujirō Ozu, A Hen in the Wind leans on a strong ensemble — Kinuyo Tanaka, Shūji Sano, Chieko Murata — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1948.
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