About this movie
At the close of the war in Japan, a widowed mother makes every possible sacrifice to bring up her ungrateful son and daughter who are unimpressed with their poor standard of living at home. They gradually reject her in search of the material comforts that working as a maid cannot provide. The mother's despair becomes interminable.
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Cast
suicide
uncle
aunt
shrew
post war
english teacher
impropriety
english class
adoptee
train travel
abuse
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Questions about A Japanese Tragedy
How long is A Japanese Tragedy?
A Japanese Tragedy has a runtime of 1h 56m (1 hour and 56 minutes).
Who directed A Japanese Tragedy?
A Japanese Tragedy was directed by Keisuke Kinoshita and released in 1953.
What genre is A Japanese Tragedy?
A Japanese Tragedy is a Drama film (1953).
Who stars in A Japanese Tragedy?
The cast of A Japanese Tragedy includes Yūko Mochizuki, Keiji Sada, Teiji Takahashi, Yōko Katsuragi, Sanae Takasugi.
What is the TMDB rating for A Japanese Tragedy?
A Japanese Tragedy has a TMDB rating of 5.8/10 based on 16 votes.
