Japan,
1944, 87 min
Directed by:
Keisuke KinoshitaScreenplay:
Tadao IkedaPlots(1)
A man of weak constitution joins the army but is unable to fight on the frontlines. In accordance with her husband's wishes, his wife raises their gentle boy to become a fine soldier. At last he joins the army, and soon the day arrives when he is to be sent to the frontlines... (Shochiku)
Cast
Chishû Ryû
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Kinuyo Tanaka
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Haruko Sugimura
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Shin Saburi
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Eijirō Tōno
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Shûji Sano
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