The Munekata Sisters
Originally released in 1950. The Munekata Sisters is a drama film. directed by Yasujirō Ozu.
Starring Kinuyo Tanaka, Hideko Takamine, and Ken Uehara
Synopsis
Setsuko is unhappily married to Mimura, an engineer with no job and a bad drinking habit. She had always been in love with Hiroshi but both of them failed to propose when Hiroshi left for France a few years ago. Now he is back and Mariko tries to reunite them. She too is secretly in love with Hiroshi.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 8, 1950
75 years ago
Runtime
1h 52m
112 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (33 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Kinuyo Tanaka
as Setsuko Munekata
Hideko Takamine
as Mariko Munekata
Ken Uehara
as Hiroshi Tashiro
Sanae Takasugi
as Yoriko Mashita
Chishū Ryū
as Tadachika Munekata
So Yamamura
as Ryosuke Mimura
Yūji Hori
as Maejima
Tatsuo Saitō
as Jou Uchida
Kamatari Fujiwara
as Sangin's Master
Reikichi Kawamura
as Sangin's Customer
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Shintoho Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Munekata Sisters about?
Setsuko is unhappily married to Mimura, an engineer with no job and a bad drinking habit. She had always been in love with Hiroshi but both of them failed to propose when Hiroshi left for France a ...
Who directed The Munekata Sisters?
The Munekata Sisters was directed by Yasujirō Ozu.
How long is The Munekata Sisters?
The Munekata Sisters has a runtime of 1 hours and 52 minutes (112 minutes total).
When was The Munekata Sisters released?
The Munekata Sisters was released on August 8, 1950 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Munekata Sisters?
The main cast of The Munekata Sisters includes Kinuyo Tanaka, Hideko Takamine, Ken Uehara, Sanae Takasugi, Chishū Ryū.