
A film adaptation of Nobuko Yoshiya’s popular novel.
Directed by Shigeo Tanaka, Tsuma mo koisu leans on a strong ensemble — Mitsuko Mito, Kanji Koshiba, Fumiko Okamura — 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 screen titles of 1950.
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Yuuta and Rikka are in their third year of high school. One day in Spring, Touka declares that she will take Rikka to Italy with her, as her job has stabilized there and thinks they should migrate together as a family. Touka is also worried about Rikka not being competent enough to advance to universities in Japan. The gangs from the club suggested Yuuta, who doesn't want to be separated, to elope with Rikka!! A runaway drama throughout Japan begins.
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