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Release Year1957
Runtime1h 58m
LanguageJapanese
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes12
DirectorTadashi Imai
WritersYasutaro Yagi
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.8 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsRice
About Rice
A touching story depicting the harsh lives of farmers in Kasumigaura. An attempt to start a fishery business to revive an ailing farming community creates friction amongst the proud residents.
Directed by Tadashi Imai, Rice leans on a strong ensemble — Shinjirō Ehara, Eijirō Tōno, Yūko Mochizuki — 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 1957.
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