Ai Sureba Koso
Originally released in 1955. Ai Sureba Koso is a drama film. directed by Tadashi Imai. At just 84 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Nobuko Otowa, Yoshiko Machida, and Taketoshi Naitō
Synopsis
The film consists of three short stories. Tomiko, the heroine of the first story, "The Flower Girl" (dir. Kozaburo Yoshimura), is a little girl who bears the unbearable burden of caring for her family. Tomiko's father has been unable to find work for a long time, and her older sister is terminally ill—it is unlikely that she will ever recover. To feed her family, Tomiko runs around the city from morning until late at night selling flowers... The second novella (dir. Tadashi Imai) also depicts the lives of the poor. An unfamiliar girl brings young Kavano a letter from his mother. It turns out that the girl's name is Kuniko, she is very hardworking, but her family is dying of hunger. Therefore, her mother decided to send Kuniko to her son so that he would marry her. The short story is called "The Unexpected Bride." The third short story, which gave the film its title, is particularly interesting: "When You Love" (dir. Satsuo Yamamoto). It shows the family of a young peace activist.
Quick Facts
Directors
Top Cast
Nobuko Otowa
as Michie (segment 1)
Yoshiko Machida
as Tamiko (segment 1)
Taketoshi Naitō
as Kôno (segment 2)
Kyōko Kagawa
as Kuniko (segment 2)
Isuzu Yamada
as Yaeko (segment 3)
So Yamamura
as Gorô (segment 3)
Taiji Tonoyama
as Bartender (segment 1)
Fudeko Tanaka
as Tamiko's mother (segment 1)
Takashi Kanda
as Master (segment 1)
Shinsuke Ashida
as Customer (segment 1)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Dokuritsu Eiga
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ai Sureba Koso about?
The film consists of three short stories. Tomiko, the heroine of the first story, "The Flower Girl" (dir. Kozaburo Yoshimura), is a little girl who bears the unbearable burden of caring for her fam...
Who directed Ai Sureba Koso?
Ai Sureba Koso was directed by Tadashi Imai.
How long is Ai Sureba Koso?
Ai Sureba Koso has a runtime of 1 hours and 24 minutes (84 minutes total).
When was Ai Sureba Koso released?
Ai Sureba Koso was released on July 5, 1955 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Ai Sureba Koso?
The main cast of Ai Sureba Koso includes Nobuko Otowa, Yoshiko Machida, Taketoshi Naitō, Kyōko Kagawa, Isuzu Yamada.