Japan / Oct 24, 1949
Sad Whistling (1949)
Directed by Miyoji Ieki
1h 24minruntime
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Plot
A young girl searches for her long-lost brother in postwar Tokyo, clinging to hope and music amid the rubble of a broken Japan. Along the way, she touches the hearts of those around her with her resilience and song.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Ichirō Shimizu | Cabaret Manager |
| Shirō Ōsaka | Matsu-chan |
Genres
Drama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | 悲しき口笛 |
| Original language | 日本語 (JA) |
| Spoken languages | 日本語 |
| Production countries | Japan |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Shochiku |
| Release date | 24 ottobre 1949 |
| Production | Takashi Koide |
| Writer | Nagatoshi Kiyoshima, Toshihiko Takeda |
| Cinematography | Toru Nishikawa |
| Assistant directors | Miyoji Ieki |
| Camera operators | Toru Nishikawa |
| Additional photography | Toru Nishikawa |
| Music | Yoshi Tashiro |
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| Sound | Yoshi Tashiro |
Release dates
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