
Story of a resourceful hobo (Kobayashi), a con woman (Takamine) who pretends to be a victim of the Nagasaki A-bomb, and two orphaned children who become a most atypical Japanese family.
Directed by Zenzō Matsuyama, My Hobo leans on a strong ensemble — Keiju Kobayashi, Hideko Takamine, Reiko Dan — 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 1962.
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