Man in the Storm
嵐の中の母
Synopsis
Returning from wartime China, Keiichi reunites with his mother Inako and adopted sister Tomi. He becomes drawn to Tomi’s beauty, and his mother appears supportive. But Keiichi soon meets Tsuneko, a former wartime nurse who has borne his child. Faced with a summons to stand trial for wartime atrocities, he entrusts Tomi and his son to Inako, then voluntarily turns himself in—believing he must answer not just to Japan, but to the world’s conscience.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kiyoshi Saeki
- Screenplay & Story
- Toshio Yasumi
- Original Title
- 嵐の中の母
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Toei Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kiyoshi Saeki
Toshio Yasumi
Minoru Yokoyama
Mitsuo Makino
Department Leadership Roster
Toshio Yasumi
Writer
Kiyoshi Saeki
Director
Minoru Yokoyama
Director of Photography
More Like Man in the Storm
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Man in the Storm
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Man in the Storm about?
Returning from wartime China, Keiichi reunites with his mother Inako and adopted sister Tomi. He becomes drawn to Tomi’s beauty, and his mother appears supportive. But Keiichi soon meets Tsuneko, a former wartime nurse who has borne his child. Faced with a summons to stand trial for wartime atrocities, he entrusts Tomi and his son to Inako, then voluntarily turns himself in—believing he must answer not just to Japan, but to the world’s conscience.
Who directed Man in the Storm?
Man in the Storm was directed by Kiyoshi Saeki.
Who stars in Man in the Storm?
The principal cast of Man in the Storm includes Yaeko Mizutani, Hatae Kishi, Kyōko Kagawa, Yōichi Numata, Yasumi Hara.
When was Man in the Storm released and how long is it?
Man in the Storm was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.