Kabei: Our Mother
"An inspiring story of a mother's courage in a time of war."
Originally released in 2008. Kabei: Our Mother is a family/drama film. directed by Yoji Yamada. With a runtime of 2h 13m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Mirai Shida, Tadanobu Asano, and Chieko Baisho
Synopsis
Set in Tokyo in 1940, the peaceful life of the Nogami Family suddenly changes when the father, Shigeru, is arrested and accused of being a Communist. His wife Kayo works frantically from morning to night to maintain the household and bring up her two daughters with the support of Shigeru's sister Hisako and Shigeru's ex-student Yamazaki, but her husband does not return. WWII breaks out and casts dark shadows on the entire country, but Kayo still tries to keep her cheerful determination, and sustain the family with her love. This is an emotional drama of a mother and an eternal message for peace.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 26, 2008
18 years ago
Runtime
2h 13m
133 minutes total
User Rating
7.4/10
Great (40 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Asahi Broadcasting Corporation
- Eisei Gekijo
- Hakuhodo DY Media Partners
- Sumitomo Corporation
- TV Asahi
- Yahoo! Japan
- Yomiuri Shimbun Company
- Strand Releasing
- Shochiku
- Tokyo FM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kabei: Our Mother about?
Set in Tokyo in 1940, the peaceful life of the Nogami Family suddenly changes when the father, Shigeru, is arrested and accused of being a Communist. His wife Kayo works frantically from morning to...
Who directed Kabei: Our Mother?
Kabei: Our Mother was directed by Yoji Yamada.
How long is Kabei: Our Mother?
Kabei: Our Mother has a runtime of 2 hours and 13 minutes (133 minutes total).
When was Kabei: Our Mother released?
Kabei: Our Mother was released on January 26, 2008 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Kabei: Our Mother?
The main cast of Kabei: Our Mother includes Mirai Shida, Tadanobu Asano, Chieko Baisho, Denden, Sayuri Yoshinaga.