A Hen in the Wind
風の中の牝鶏
Synopsis
Tokiko patiently awaits her husband's return from WWII when her four-year old son falls ill. She takes him to the doctor but has no means of paying, so she resorts to prostitution. A month later, her husband returns to find his desperate wife, who tells him the truth. Together, they must deal with the consequences.
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A HEN IN THE WIND (Kaze no naka no mendori), 1948
Type: Clip • Published 2011-04-11
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Kinuyo Tanaka
Tokiko Amamiya
Shūji Sano
Shuichi Amamiya
Chieko Murata
Akiko Ida
Chishū Ryū
Kazuichiro Satake
Hōhi Aoki
Shoichi
Chiyoko Ayatani
Fusako Onada
Reiko Minakami
Orie Noma
Takeshi Sakamoto
Hikozo Sakai
Eiko Takamatsu
Tsune
Chiyoko Fumiya
Fusako Onoda
Toshinosuke Nagao
Doctor
Kenzo Nakagawa
Policeman
Fumiko Okamura
Landlady
Ichirō Shimizu
Yoshikawa
Kōji Mitsui
Hideo
Kunio Teshirogi
Man
Yoshino Tani
Nurse 1
Keiko Izumi
Nurse 2
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yasujirō Ozu
- Screenplay & Story
- Yasujirō Ozu, Ryōsuke Saitō
- Original Score
- Senji Ito
- Original Title
- 風の中の牝鶏
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Shochiku
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yasujirō Ozu
Yasujirō Ozu, Ryōsuke Saitō
Senji Ito
Yûharu Atsuta
Yoshiyasu Hamamura
Mitsuzô Kubo
Department Leadership Roster
Yasujirō Ozu
Director
Yasujirō Ozu
Screenplay
Ryōsuke Saitō
Screenplay
Yoshiyasu Hamamura
Editor
Yûharu Atsuta
Director of Photography
Taizô Saitô
Costume Design
Senji Ito
Original Music Composer
Mitsuzô Kubo
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Hen in the Wind
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What is A Hen in the Wind about?
Tokiko patiently awaits her husband's return from WWII when her four-year old son falls ill. She takes him to the doctor but has no means of paying, so she resorts to prostitution. A month later, her husband returns to find his desperate wife, who tells him the truth. Together, they must deal with the consequences.
Who directed A Hen in the Wind?
A Hen in the Wind was directed by Yasujirō Ozu.
Who stars in A Hen in the Wind?
The principal cast of A Hen in the Wind includes Kinuyo Tanaka, Shūji Sano, Chieko Murata, Chishū Ryū, Hōhi Aoki.
When was A Hen in the Wind released and how long is it?
A Hen in the Wind was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for A Hen in the Wind?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Hen in the Wind was composed by Senji Ito.