
When the future of his construction company falls into danger, a controlling father pushes his children into unsatisfying marriages and careers in order to regain financial stability.
Directed by Keisuke Kinoshita, Broken Drum leans on a strong ensemble — Tsumasaburō Bandō, Sachiko Murase, Masayuki Mori — 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 comedy titles of 1949.
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