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One Wonderful Sunday

Original title: Subarashiki nichiyôbi
  • 19471947
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 1h 48m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
3.2K
YOUR RATING
One Wonderful Sunday (1947)
  • Drama
  • Romance
During a Sunday trip into war-ravaged Tokyo, despairing Yuzo and optimistic Masako look for work and lodging, as well as affordable entertainments to pass the time.During a Sunday trip into war-ravaged Tokyo, despairing Yuzo and optimistic Masako look for work and lodging, as well as affordable entertainments to pass the time.During a Sunday trip into war-ravaged Tokyo, despairing Yuzo and optimistic Masako look for work and lodging, as well as affordable entertainments to pass the time.
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
3.2K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Akira Kurosawa
  • Writers
    • Akira Kurosawa
    • Keinosuke Uekusa
  • Stars
    • Isao Numasaki
    • Chieko Nakakita
    • Atsushi Watanabe
Top credits
  • Director
    • Akira Kurosawa
  • Writers
    • Akira Kurosawa
    • Keinosuke Uekusa
  • Stars
    • Isao Numasaki
    • Chieko Nakakita
    • Atsushi Watanabe
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 34User reviews
    • 34Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
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    • Awards
      • 2 wins

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    Chieko Nakakita and Isao Numasaki in One Wonderful Sunday (1947)
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    Chieko Nakakita in One Wonderful Sunday (1947)
    Chieko Nakakita in One Wonderful Sunday (1947)
    Isao Numasaki in One Wonderful Sunday (1947)
    Chieko Nakakita and Isao Numasaki in One Wonderful Sunday (1947)

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    Isao Numasaki
    • Yuzoas Yuzo
    Chieko Nakakita
    Chieko Nakakita
    • Masakoas Masako
    Atsushi Watanabe
    • Yamamotoas Yamamoto
    Zekô Nakamura
    • Dessert Shop Owneras Dessert Shop Owner
    Ichirô Namiki
    • Street Photographeras Street Photographer
    Toppa Utsumi
    • Street Photographeras Street Photographer
    Ichirô Sugai
    Ichirô Sugai
    • Yamiya, the black-marketeeras Yamiya, the black-marketeer
    Masao Shimizu
    Masao Shimizu
    • Dance Hall Manageras Dance Hall Manager
    Tokuji Kobayashi
    • Overweight apartment receptionistas Overweight apartment receptionist
    Shiro Mizutani
    • Waifas Waif
    Aguri Hidaka
    • Danceras Dancer
    Midori Ariyama
    • Sono, Yamiya's mistressas Sono, Yamiya's mistress
    Katao Kawasaki
    • Bakery Owneras Bakery Owner
    Toshi Mori
    • Apartment Superintendentas Apartment Superintendent
    Sachio Sakai
    • Shady Ticket Manas Shady Ticket Man
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Akira Kurosawa
    • Writers
      • Akira Kurosawa
      • Keinosuke Uekusa
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    • Trivia
      The film's climax was considered a failure in both Japan and the U.S. as audiences refused to clap for the lead characters, though supposedly it went over very well in France, gaining much audience participation.
    • Quotes

      Masako: All you people, applaud. All you young lovers, applaud for your dreams.

    • Soundtracks
      La Cumparsita
      Composed by Gerardo Matos Rodríguez

    User reviews34

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    unusual capra-esquire film
    This film provides an interesting counterpoint to other Kurosawa films. Its portrayal of post-war Japan recalls Stray Dog, but the poverty and sleaziness in this case are used as the background for a romance between two very attractive young people, who have a Sunday date, but only 35 yen to spend. Yet there is not the gloom of Lower Depths. Both have jobs and we see his minimally decent rental room. The title seems throughout the film to be rather ironic, since most of the situations they encounter, such as being cheated at a snack bar, are far from wonderful. However, Kurosawa puts a positive spin at the conclusion. I agree with another reviewer that the device of having the girl speak to the audience, seeking our sympathy for young couples without money, who wish to marry, is a very awkward device that distracts from our interest in the relationship. However, I disagree with another reviewer who describes the ending as corny: we've all heard of Capra-corny. This film does not come up to Capra's level, but it is reminiscent of his human interest. It seemed to me that the closing device of the girl's making a date for the next Sunday works very well. Every film needs closure, and this one does not deal in high drama at any point, so a highly dramatic climax would not be appropriate. The viewer who wants that should go to Ran or Kagemusha. In my view, the early Kurosawa films showed him how to develop human relationships: a gift that later would be present in the samurai films, and would make them much more than action epics.
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    • Jun 21, 2005

    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 1982 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Japan
    • Language
      • Japanese
    • Also known as
      • Un domingo maravilloso
    • Filming locations
      • Toho Studios, Tokyo, Japan
    • Production company
      • Toho Company
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 48 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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