Our Town movie poster

Our Town

August 28, 1956 1h 38m 6.8/10 (7 votes)

Originally released in 1956. Our Town is a drama film. directed by Yūzō Kawashima.

Starring Ryūtarō Tatsumi, Yōko Minamida, and Shirō Ōsaka

Synopsis

In 1906, after finishing a tough migrant job in the Philippines, Takichi has returned to Japan. He starts to work as a rickshaw driver, but his lover had died of an illness, leaving a baby girl, Hatsue. Hatsue grows up beautifully and falls in love with Shintaro. But Takichi objects to their relationship...

Quick Facts

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Release Date August 28, 1956 69 years ago
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Runtime 1h 38m 98 minutes total
User Rating 6.8/10 Good (7 votes)
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Language Japanese Original language
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Country Japan Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
JA

Production Companies

  • Nikkatsu Corporation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Our Town about?

In 1906, after finishing a tough migrant job in the Philippines, Takichi has returned to Japan. He starts to work as a rickshaw driver, but his lover had died of an illness, leaving a baby girl, Ha...

Who directed Our Town?

Our Town was directed by Yūzō Kawashima.

How long is Our Town?

Our Town has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).

When was Our Town released?

Our Town was released on August 28, 1956 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Our Town?

The main cast of Our Town includes Ryūtarō Tatsumi, Yōko Minamida, Shirō Ōsaka, Taiji Tonoyama, Tomoko Kō.