About this movie
A large family scrapes by on the meager salaries of the father and three eldest sons, who left school in order to work and support the family. The fourth eldest is soon to graduate and follow in their footsteps, though he'd rather continue schooling. The eldest finally decides to break free and set out on his own against his parents' wishes, with the support and sympathy of his siblings.
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depression
japan
unemployment
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Questions about The Whole Family Works
How long is The Whole Family Works?
The Whole Family Works has a runtime of 1h 5m (1 hour and 5 minutes).
Who directed The Whole Family Works?
The Whole Family Works was directed by Mikio Naruse and released in 1939.
What genre is The Whole Family Works?
The Whole Family Works is a Drama film (1939).
Who stars in The Whole Family Works?
The cast of The Whole Family Works includes Musei Tokugawa, Noriko Honma, Akira Ubukata, Kaoru Itō, Seikichi Minami.
What is the TMDB rating for The Whole Family Works?
The Whole Family Works has a TMDB rating of 6.7/10 based on 7 votes.
