A Hen in the Wind

A Hen in the Wind

71% | Sep 17, 1948 | Drama

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.

Featured Cast

Yasujirō Ozu
Director
Yasujirō Ozu
Screenplay

Cast

Tokiko Amamiya
Kinuyo Tanaka
Tokiko Amamiya
Shuichi Amamiya
Shūji Sano
Shuichi Amamiya
Akiko Ida
Chieko Murata
Akiko Ida
Kazuichiro Satake
Chishū Ryū
Kazuichiro Satake
Shoichi
Hōhi Aoki
Shoichi

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