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The Sisters' Agreement

姉妹の約束

Synopsis

A family comprised of a father, mother and three sisters lives in a posh area. The father is a doctor who has to join the army and work at war. The four remaining women have to take care of themselves. The eldest sister is calm and lady-like. The middle sister (played by Hara Setsuko), in contrast, is active and contemporary. She aspires to be a physician too. The story is based on Little Women by Louisa May Alcott.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Satsuo Yamamoto
Screenplay & Story
Yoshichi Yamashita
Original Score
Tadashi Hattori
Original Title
姉妹の約束
Country of Origin
Japan
Spoken Languages
Japanese
Runtime
1h 24m
Production Studios
Toho Pictures

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Satsuo Yamamoto

Screenplay & Story

Yoshichi Yamashita

Original Score & Music

Tadashi Hattori

Producers

Teppei Himuro

Department Leadership Roster

Teppei Himuro

Producer

Yoshichi Yamashita

Screenplay

Satsuo Yamamoto

Satsuo Yamamoto

Director

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Sisters' Agreement.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Sisters' Agreement

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Sisters' Agreement about?

A family comprised of a father, mother and three sisters lives in a posh area. The father is a doctor who has to join the army and work at war. The four remaining women have to take care of themselves. The eldest sister is calm and lady-like. The middle sister (played by Hara Setsuko), in contrast, is active and contemporary. She aspires to be a physician too. The story is based on Little Women by Louisa May Alcott.

Who directed The Sisters' Agreement?

The Sisters' Agreement was directed by Satsuo Yamamoto.

Who stars in The Sisters' Agreement?

The principal cast of The Sisters' Agreement includes Ranko Hanai, Setsuko Hara, Yuriko Hanabusa, Heihachirō Ōkawa, Yoshio Kosugi.

When was The Sisters' Agreement released and how long is it?

The Sisters' Agreement was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.

Who composed the musical score for The Sisters' Agreement?

The original motion picture soundtrack for The Sisters' Agreement was composed by Tadashi Hattori.