This Is Noriko
典子は、今
Synopsis
Fictionalized account of 20-year-old Noriko Tsuji, a real-life victim of a severe birth defect which afflicted 8,000 Japanese, children whose mothers took the sedative thalidomide during pregnancy. Tsuji has stunted flipper-like arms amputated at the behest of a father who deserted her soon after her birth. Nonetheless, the resourceful Noriko uses her feet to accomplish most of the tasks others would do with their hands.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Zenzō Matsuyama
- Screenplay & Story
- Zenzō Matsuyama
- Original Score
- Ken'ichirō Morioka
- Original Title
- 典子は、今
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Production Studios
- Shibata Film Promotion, Kinema Tokyo
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Zenzō Matsuyama
Zenzō Matsuyama
Ken'ichirō Morioka
Shigeru Ishihara
Koichi Sonoi
Matsuo Takahashi, Teruji Shibata
Department Leadership Roster
Zenzō Matsuyama
Screenplay
Zenzō Matsuyama
Director
Shigeru Ishihara
Director of Photography
Ken'ichirō Morioka
Original Music Composer
Koichi Sonoi
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About This Is Noriko
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What is This Is Noriko about?
Fictionalized account of 20-year-old Noriko Tsuji, a real-life victim of a severe birth defect which afflicted 8,000 Japanese, children whose mothers took the sedative thalidomide during pregnancy. Tsuji has stunted flipper-like arms amputated at the behest of a father who deserted her soon after her birth. Nonetheless, the resourceful Noriko uses her feet to accomplish most of the tasks others would do with their hands.
Who directed This Is Noriko?
This Is Noriko was directed by Zenzō Matsuyama.
Who stars in This Is Noriko?
The principal cast of This Is Noriko includes Noriko Tsuji, Misako Watanabe, Fumie Kashiyama, Hajime Izu, Mizuho Suzuki.
When was This Is Noriko released and how long is it?
This Is Noriko was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.
Who composed the musical score for This Is Noriko?
The original motion picture soundtrack for This Is Noriko was composed by Ken'ichirō Morioka.