Semi-Document: Widow's Boarding House
セミドキュメント 未亡人下宿
Synopsis
A young man named Jun Umemura, with the look of a radical student, arrives at the boarding house run by widowed 'Mama' Katsu. Struck by his handsome features, she showers him with attention and gradually coaxes him into her bed. But just as he's faced with Mama’s seductive, bare body, he spots a fellow activist, and bolts out the door.
Part of the Widow's Boarding House Collection
Stream the entire interconnected saga and experience every installment in chronological storyline order.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Jun Aoba
Katsu (Boarding house 'Mama')
Chū Takatsuki
Ôta
Hiroshi Kumakura
Yamashita
Shinji Kubo
Ozaki
Yuka Matsuyama
Junko
Masami Hayashi
Tomoko
Kazuko Ishibashi
Rumi (Bar hostess)
Yasushi Matsuura
Butcher
Koji Miemachi
Grocer
Kazuo Terashima
Tobacconist
Kyôichi Takahashi
Student
Jirō Sagawa
Katsu's dead husband
Kyôko Shima
Kanpei Kagami
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shinya Yamamoto
- Screenplay & Story
- Ichirô Kosaka
- Original Score
- Sumito Tama
- Original Title
- セミドキュメント 未亡人下宿
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 7m
- Production Studios
- Watanabe Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shinya Yamamoto
Ichirô Kosaka
Sumito Tama
Gō Kuga
Michiyo Mako
Department Leadership Roster
Shinya Yamamoto
Director
Ichirô Kosaka
Screenplay
Michiyo Mako
Producer
Sumito Tama
Original Music Composer
Gō Kuga
Director of Photography
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Semi-Document: Widow's Boarding House.
list4
Similar Titles to Semi-Document: Widow's Boarding House
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
4.1
2.0
2.0
2.0
5.8
2.0
2.0
3.7
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
8.0
1.0
5.3
5.4
More Like Semi-Document: Widow's Boarding House
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Semi-Document: Widow's Boarding House
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Semi-Document: Widow's Boarding House about?
A young man named Jun Umemura, with the look of a radical student, arrives at the boarding house run by widowed 'Mama' Katsu. Struck by his handsome features, she showers him with attention and gradually coaxes him into her bed. But just as he's faced with Mama’s seductive, bare body, he spots a fellow activist, and bolts out the door.
Who directed Semi-Document: Widow's Boarding House?
Semi-Document: Widow's Boarding House was directed by Shinya Yamamoto.
Who stars in Semi-Document: Widow's Boarding House?
The principal cast of Semi-Document: Widow's Boarding House includes Jun Aoba, Chū Takatsuki, Hiroshi Kumakura, Shinji Kubo, Yuka Matsuyama.
When was Semi-Document: Widow's Boarding House released and how long is it?
Semi-Document: Widow's Boarding House was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 7m.
Who composed the musical score for Semi-Document: Widow's Boarding House?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Semi-Document: Widow's Boarding House was composed by Sumito Tama.