Song of the Canefields
さとうきび畑の唄
Synopsis
Hirayama Koichi and his wife Michiko eloped from Osaka to Okinawa, where they lived happily with their five children. When war erupts, their eldest son is drafted into the Imperial army. As fighting spreads, the family takes refuge far from the city, but soon, child after child is drafted to serve in various branches of the military and in organizations supporting the war cause. Koichi himself is faced with a moral dilemma when he is ordered to kill a wounded American soldier.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Katsuo Fukuzawa
- Screenplay & Story
- Kazuhiko Yukawa
- Original Score
- Naohiko Terashima
- Original Title
- さとうきび畑の唄
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 2h 39m
- Production Studios
- TBS, BS-i, TBS Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Katsuo Fukuzawa
Kazuhiko Yukawa
Naohiko Terashima
Yasuo Yagi
Department Leadership Roster
Katsuo Fukuzawa
Director
Kazuhiko Yukawa
Screenplay
Yasuo Yagi
Producer
Naohiko Terashima
Original Music Composer
Keiji Tsujii
Stunt Coordinator
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Frequently Asked Questions About Song of the Canefields
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Song of the Canefields about?
Hirayama Koichi and his wife Michiko eloped from Osaka to Okinawa, where they lived happily with their five children. When war erupts, their eldest son is drafted into the Imperial army. As fighting spreads, the family takes refuge far from the city, but soon, child after child is drafted to serve in various branches of the military and in organizations supporting the war cause. Koichi himself is faced with a moral dilemma when he is ordered to kill a wounded American soldier.
Who directed Song of the Canefields?
Song of the Canefields was directed by Katsuo Fukuzawa.
Who stars in Song of the Canefields?
The principal cast of Song of the Canefields includes Sanma Akashiya, Hitomi Kuroki, Kenji Sakaguchi, Yukie Nakama, Aya Ueto.
When was Song of the Canefields released and how long is it?
Song of the Canefields was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 2h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for Song of the Canefields?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Song of the Canefields was composed by Naohiko Terashima.