Kah-chan
かあちゃん
Synopsis
Okatsu is a widow raising five children - adults but still mama-dependent - in mid-eighteenth century Edo, Japan. Her frugality attracts unflattering comment even amid national tough times (the region is in famine) What Okatsu tells no one is that she saves so that a friend can start his own business once he's released from prison.
Top Cast
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Keiko Kishi
Okatsu
Ryuji Harada
Yukichi
Tsuyoshi Ujiki
Ichita
Kanae Katsuno
Osan
Yuta Yamazaki
Sannosuke
Masaki Iizumi
Jiro
Saburo Ishikura
Kumagoro
Isao Bitō
Gen-san
Baijaku Nakamura
Man in Coat
Ryudo Uzaki
Constable
Ryusho Shunputei
Old Man
Takashi Nishina
Constable
Korroke
Strange Man
Edoya Koneko
Merchant
Akio Yokoyama
Izakaya Owner
Fujio Tokita
Fortune-teller
Shoichi Ozawa
Landlord
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kon Ichikawa
- Screenplay & Story
- Yo Takeyama, Natto Wada, Shūgorō Yamamoto
- Original Score
- Ryudo Uzaki
- Original Title
- かあちゃん
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Eizo Kyoto Film Co., IMAGICA, Shinano Art & Culture Consultant Co., Ltd., Nikkatsu Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kon Ichikawa
Yo Takeyama, Natto Wada, Shūgorō Yamamoto
Ryudo Uzaki
Yukio Isohata
Chizuko Osada
Department Leadership Roster
Yo Takeyama
Writer
Natto Wada
Writer
Ryudo Uzaki
Original Music Composer
Yukio Isohata
Director of Photography
Yoshinobu Nishioka
Production Design
Chizuko Osada
Editor
Kon Ichikawa
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kah-chan
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Kah-chan about?
Okatsu is a widow raising five children - adults but still mama-dependent - in mid-eighteenth century Edo, Japan. Her frugality attracts unflattering comment even amid national tough times (the region is in famine) What Okatsu tells no one is that she saves so that a friend can start his own business once he's released from prison.
Who directed Kah-chan?
Kah-chan was directed by Kon Ichikawa.
Who stars in Kah-chan?
The principal cast of Kah-chan includes Keiko Kishi, Ryuji Harada, Tsuyoshi Ujiki, Kanae Katsuno, Yuta Yamazaki.
When was Kah-chan released and how long is it?
Kah-chan was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Kah-chan?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Kah-chan was composed by Ryudo Uzaki.
Is Kah-chan based on a book or true story?
Kah-chan is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Shūgorō Yamamoto".