


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.
Director
Yasujirō Ozu
Writers
Yasujirō Ozu, Ryōsuke Saitō
Release Date
September 17, 1948
Runtime
1h 24m
Status
Released
Original Language
ja
Vote Count
55
