Mother and Child movie poster

Mother and Child

July 1, 1938 1h 29m

Originally released in 1938. Mother and Child is a drama film. directed by Minoru Shibuya. At just 89 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Kinuyo Tanaka, Mitsuko Yoshikawa, and Shin Saburi

Synopsis

The movie follows a young woman (Kinuyo Tanaka), a daughter of a high-ranking businessman and his neglected mistress, as she struggles to ease her mother's loneliness, while also having an affair with her father's subordinate.

Quick Facts

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Release Date July 1, 1938 87 years ago
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Runtime 1h 29m 89 minutes total
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Language Japanese Original language
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Country Japan Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
JA

Production Companies

  • Shochiku

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mother and Child about?

The movie follows a young woman (Kinuyo Tanaka), a daughter of a high-ranking businessman and his neglected mistress, as she struggles to ease her mother's loneliness, while also having an affair w...

Who directed Mother and Child?

Mother and Child was directed by Minoru Shibuya.

How long is Mother and Child?

Mother and Child has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).

When was Mother and Child released?

Mother and Child was released on July 1, 1938 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Mother and Child?

The main cast of Mother and Child includes Kinuyo Tanaka, Mitsuko Yoshikawa, Shin Saburi, Reikichi Kawamura, Shin Tokudaiji.