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A Japanese Tragedy

1953 · 116 min Drama
5.3 / 10 · TMDB

At the close of the war in Japan, a widowed mother makes every possible sacrifice to bring up her ungrateful son and daughter who are unimpressed with their poor standard of living at home. They gradually reject her in search of the material comforts that working as a maid cannot provide. The mother's despair becomes interminable.

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📋 Film Details

Original Title 日本の悲劇
Year 1953
Country Japan
Genre Drama
Director Keisuke Kinoshita
Runtime 116 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.3/10 (15 votes)

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A Japanese Tragedy is an acquired taste at 5.3/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

Not every film is made for everyone. Read the synopsis, watch the trailer — you'll know right away if it's for you.

A classic from 1953. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

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