Hateful Things
憎いもの
Synopsis
The story follows a humble merchant from Tohoku who travels to Tokyo to fulfill his dream of buying goods directly from wholesalers. During his stay, he experiences some of the happiest days with his daughter, only to be confronted with harsh realities that test family bonds, honor, and human frailty.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Seiji Maruyama
- Screenplay & Story
- Shinobu Hashimoto
- Original Score
- Akira Ifukube
- Original Title
- 憎いもの
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 1m
- Production Studios
- TOHO
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Seiji Maruyama
Shinobu Hashimoto, Yōjirō Ishizaka
Akira Ifukube
Rokurô Nishigaki
Hitoshi Usami
Department Leadership Roster
Seiji Maruyama
Director
Akira Ifukube
Original Music Composer
Shinobu Hashimoto
Screenplay
Hitoshi Usami
Producer
Rokurô Nishigaki
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hateful Things
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hateful Things about?
The story follows a humble merchant from Tohoku who travels to Tokyo to fulfill his dream of buying goods directly from wholesalers. During his stay, he experiences some of the happiest days with his daughter, only to be confronted with harsh realities that test family bonds, honor, and human frailty.
Who directed Hateful Things?
Hateful Things was directed by Seiji Maruyama.
Who stars in Hateful Things?
The principal cast of Hateful Things includes Kamatari Fujiwara, Natsuko Kahara, Kyōko Anzai, Eijirō Tōno, Hiroshi Koizumi.
When was Hateful Things released and how long is it?
Hateful Things was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 1m.
Who composed the musical score for Hateful Things?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hateful Things was composed by Akira Ifukube.