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Unending Advance

November 3, 1937 1h 39m

Originally released in 1937. Unending Advance is a drama film. directed by Tomu Uchida.

Starring Isamu Kosugi, Hisako Takihana, and Yukiko Todoroki

Synopsis

One of Uchida’s early sound films, Unending Advance is based on a curious story by Yasujiro Ozu, in which an examination of the quotidian problems of a middle-aged salaryman and his family segues into an idyllic dream of an implausible future. The surviving print, although incomplete, offers an essential glimpse into Uchida’s prewar period, when he was associated more with realist dramas than with the period films that dominated his work after the war.

Quick Facts

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Release Date November 3, 1937 88 years ago
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Runtime 1h 39m 99 minutes total
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Language Japanese Original language
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Country Japan Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
JA

Production Companies

  • Nikkatsu Corporation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Unending Advance about?

One of Uchida’s early sound films, Unending Advance is based on a curious story by Yasujiro Ozu, in which an examination of the quotidian problems of a middle-aged salaryman and his family segues...

Who directed Unending Advance?

Unending Advance was directed by Tomu Uchida.

How long is Unending Advance?

Unending Advance has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).

When was Unending Advance released?

Unending Advance was released on November 3, 1937 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Unending Advance?

The main cast of Unending Advance includes Isamu Kosugi, Hisako Takihana, Yukiko Todoroki, Ureo Egawa, Akihiko Katayama.