Karayuki-san
からゆきさん
Synopsis
"Karayuki-san offers a no-holds-barred depiction of the discrimination faced by a former prostitute who returns to Japan from Singapore with her mixed-race son." - Alexander Jacoby (Oxford Brookes University)
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sotoji Kimura
- Screenplay & Story
- Yasunaga Higashibōjō, Shuichi Hatamoto, Rintarô Samejima
- Original Score
- Kyōsuke Kami
- Original Title
- からゆきさん
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 59m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sotoji Kimura
Yasunaga Higashibōjō, Shuichi Hatamoto, Rintarô Samejima
Kyōsuke Kami
Mikiya Tachibana
Kôichi Iwashita
Department Leadership Roster
Sotoji Kimura
Director
Yasunaga Higashibōjō
Writer
Kôichi Iwashita
Editor
Shuichi Hatamoto
Writer
Mikiya Tachibana
Director of Photography
Kyōsuke Kami
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Karayuki-san
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Karayuki-san about?
"Karayuki-san offers a no-holds-barred depiction of the discrimination faced by a former prostitute who returns to Japan from Singapore with her mixed-race son." - Alexander Jacoby (Oxford Brookes University)
Who directed Karayuki-san?
Karayuki-san was directed by Sotoji Kimura.
Who stars in Karayuki-san?
The principal cast of Karayuki-san includes Takako Irie, Nijiko Kiyokawa, Tamae Kiyokawa, Kikue Mōri, Yoshino Shimada.
When was Karayuki-san released and how long is it?
Karayuki-san was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 59m.
Who composed the musical score for Karayuki-san?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Karayuki-san was composed by Kyōsuke Kami.