Sôshun
爽春
Synopsis
After marrying off one daughter, a widowed father struggles with loneliness and the changing lives of his children. While his younger daughter falls in love with a charming but controversial man, his older daughter remains emotionally tied to a former lover who has since married. As tensions over marriage, independence, and family expectations grow, the family is forced to confront the gap between traditional values and modern relationships in postwar Japan.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Noboru Nakamura
- Screenplay & Story
- Zenzō Matsuyama, Noboru Nakamura
- Original Score
- Masaru Satō
- Original Title
- 爽春
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Shochiku
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Noboru Nakamura
Zenzō Matsuyama, Noboru Nakamura, Hitomi Yamaguchi
Masaru Satō
Keiichi Uraoka
Akihiko Shimada
Department Leadership Roster
Noboru Nakamura
Director
Zenzō Matsuyama
Screenplay
Noboru Nakamura
Screenplay
Akihiko Shimada
Producer
Keiichi Uraoka
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sôshun
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sôshun about?
After marrying off one daughter, a widowed father struggles with loneliness and the changing lives of his children. While his younger daughter falls in love with a charming but controversial man, his older daughter remains emotionally tied to a former lover who has since married. As tensions over marriage, independence, and family expectations grow, the family is forced to confront the gap between traditional values and modern relationships in postwar Japan.
Who directed Sôshun?
Sôshun was directed by Noboru Nakamura.
Who stars in Sôshun?
The principal cast of Sôshun includes Shima Iwashita, Etsuko Ikuta, Muga Takewaki, Ichirō Arishima, Isao Yamagata.
When was Sôshun released and how long is it?
Sôshun was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Sôshun?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sôshun was composed by Masaru Satō.