Japan / Oct 28, 1967
The Homely Sister (1967)
Directed by Kenji Misumi
1h 19minruntime
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Plot
In the 19th century Edo period, sisters Oshizu and Otaka have sacrificed their personal happiness to work and care for their ailing father. Otaka falls in love, but can’t accept a marriage proposal since her older sister needs to marry first. When Oshizu learns of this decision, she takes matters in her own hands.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Kōichi Mizuhara | Raisuke Shimazaki |
| Hiroko Machida | Okinu |
| Tatsuo Hanabu | Yasuke Shinanoya |
| Noriko Honma | Tea shop old woman |
| Yūsaku Terashima | Tea shop old man |
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | なみだ川 |
| Original language | 日本語 (JA) |
| Spoken languages | 日本語 |
| Production countries | Japan |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Daiei Film |
| Release date | 28 ottobre 1967 |
| Writer | Yoshikata Yoda, Shūgorō Yamamoto |
| Editing | Toshio Taniguchi |
| Cinematography | Chikashi Makiura |
| Assistant directors | Kenji Misumi |
| Production design | Akira Naitō |
| Art direction | Akira Naitō |
| Set decoration | Akira Naitō |
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| Music | Taichiro Kosugi, Iwao Ōtani |
| Sound | Taichiro Kosugi, Iwao Ōtani |
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