Downtown (1957)

A young woman whose husband has died in the war loses her will to live, sinking deeper and deeper into depression and isolation. A gentle workman falls in love with her and helps her to find new life.

Director:

Yasuki Chiba

Writers:

Fumiko Hayashi (story), Ryôzô Kasahara

Stars:

Isuzu Yamada, Toshirô Mifune, Haruo Tanaka

3 wins.

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Isuzu Yamada
Toshirô Mifune	...	Yoshio Tsuruishi
Haruo Tanaka
Jun Tatara
Keiko Awaji
Chieko Murata
Harunori Kametani

Storyline

A young Japanese woman, widowed in the Second World War, has her young son to raise but can find nothing else to live for. Grief for her lost husband and her diminished circumstances nearly overwhelms her. When a plain-spoken workman comes to work for her, she finds new meaning in life and a strength that enables her to withstand new tragedies.

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

Japan

Language:

Japanese

Release Date:

31 December 1966 (USA)

Also Known As:

Downtown

Company Credits

Production Co:

Toho Company

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

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