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Release Year1960
Runtime1h 22m
LanguageJapanese
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
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DirectorHideo Ōba
WritersTakao Yanai, Osamu Takahashi
TypeFeature Film
RatingNot rated yet
Cast6 credited
Also Known AsShu no kafun
About Shu no kafun
A short time after the war in Tokyo. Hamana, who was formerly a military police officer, had fallen into the role of a black market broker and had brought his former lover, Kameko, into his home, constantly clashing harshly with his wife, Kikue. Kikue could no longer endure such days and decided to run away with her young son, Kikofu. Learning of this, her brother-in-law, Itaro, tried to support Kikue. However, the pillar of Kikue's heart was the shadow of Takenaka, her former teacher from girl's school days, whom she had deeply admired.
Directed by Hideo Ōba, Shu no kafun leans on a strong ensemble — Ineko Arima, Keiji Sada, Akira Yamanouchi — 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 1960.
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