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White Fish

August 5, 1953 1h 44m

Originally released in 1953. White Fish is a drama film. directed by Hisatora Kumagai.

Starring Setsuko Hara, Ken Uehara, and Hiroshi Koizumi

Synopsis

A family comprised of a man, woman and their only son is torn apart when the father, who is a doctor with his own clinic, is to go off to war. Soon the wife and the son are left without an update of his status and whether he is alive or not. With the clinic lying dormant the doctor's wife rents the premises to her husband's underling. This is a man who does not accept payment from the poor. The woman, in the meantime, works at a restaurant whose owner being ill has given her additional duties. Her younger sister is an unmarried finance writer who also lives with them. It is both sisters, however, who receive marriage proposals.

Quick Facts

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Release Date August 5, 1953 72 years ago
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Runtime 1h 44m 104 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

  • TOHO

Frequently Asked Questions

What is White Fish about?

A family comprised of a man, woman and their only son is torn apart when the father, who is a doctor with his own clinic, is to go off to war. Soon the wife and the son are left without an update o...

Who directed White Fish?

White Fish was directed by Hisatora Kumagai.

How long is White Fish?

White Fish has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).

When was White Fish released?

White Fish was released on August 5, 1953 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in White Fish?

The main cast of White Fish includes Setsuko Hara, Ken Uehara, Hiroshi Koizumi, Mariko Okada, Yūnosuke Itō.