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Release Year1949
Runtime0h 35m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDocumentary
Votes2
DirectorCharles F. Schwep
WritersCharles F. Schwep
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.5 out of 10
Cast1 credited
Also Known AsKenji Comes Home
About Kenji Comes Home
Kenji Comes Home is a 1949 documentary film produced by Paul F. Heard. Written and directed by Charles F. Schwep, it was filmed on location in Japan and employed native actors. The film is the story of Kenji, a repatriated prisoner of war in Japan, and his difficulties in settling down. He is torn between the glowing promises of communism and ideals of his girlfriend Aki's Christian religion. The film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature.
Directed by Charles F. Schwep, Kenji Comes Home leans on a strong ensemble — William Canfield — 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 documentary titles of 1949.
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