A Hen in the Wind (movie)

A Hen in the Wind (movie)

風の中の牝鶏
  • User score: 7
  • Production country: Japan
  • Producer: Yasujirō Ozu
  • Production companies: Shochiku
  • Genre: Drama
  • Release date: 9/17/1948
  • Run time: 84 min.

Movie description

Tokiko is a mother patiently waiting for her husband's return from the war when her 4-year old son becomes ill. She takes him to the doctor for treatment but has no way of paying. She resorts to prostitution. One month later her husband returns from WWII to find his desperate wife, who tells him the truth. Together they must deal with the consequences.

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Kinuyo Tanaka

Kinuyo Tanaka

Role(s): Tokiko Amamiya

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Shūji Sano

Shūji Sano

Role(s): Shuichi Amamiya

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Chieko Murata

Chieko Murata

Role(s): Akiko Ida

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Chishū Ryū

Chishū Ryū

Role(s): Kazuichiro Satake

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Hōhi Aoki

Hōhi Aoki

Role(s): Shoichi

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