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Mother Country

1962 · 127 min War Drama
6.5 / 10 · TMDB

In 1919, a group of Japanese immigrants arrives in Hawaii. Among them Yoshio Inoue and his wife Kishimo and Sumi, a young woman ready to get married soon. With the soil that is hard to work and the subtropical climate, the immigrants have to cope with a hard life. But after years of hard work, Yoshio finds work as a teacher while his wife manages to open a small grocery store. But with the war around the corner, life becomes more and more complicated for the Japanese immigrants in a foreign country.

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📋 Film Details

Original Title 山河あり
Year 1962
Country Japan
Genre War, Drama
Director Zenzō Matsuyama
Runtime 127 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.5/10 (4 votes)

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Mother Country has mixed reviews with a rating of 6.5/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.

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 1962. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.

— MovieFinder Editorial

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