Tomoshibi
ともしび
Synopsis
Students in a small rural school love their poor but unconventional teacher Mr. Matsukuma, although he is misunderstood by most of the villagers and is forced to leave. After his departure there is great depression, but there is a chance to rekindle the lantern of the title and the values Matsukuma represented ...
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Miyoji Ieki
- Screenplay & Story
- Toshiro Ide
- Original Title
- ともしび
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Shinseiki Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Miyoji Ieki
Toshiro Ide, Nobuyoshi Terada, Miyoji Ieki
Department Leadership Roster
Miyoji Ieki
Director
Nobuyoshi Terada
Writer
Miyoji Ieki
Writer
Toshiro Ide
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tomoshibi
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Tomoshibi about?
Students in a small rural school love their poor but unconventional teacher Mr. Matsukuma, although he is misunderstood by most of the villagers and is forced to leave. After his departure there is great depression, but there is a chance to rekindle the lantern of the title and the values Matsukuma represented ...
Who directed Tomoshibi?
Tomoshibi was directed by Miyoji Ieki.
Who stars in Tomoshibi?
The principal cast of Tomoshibi includes Tokue Hanazawa, Haruko Hirata, Fusatarō Ishijima, Kyōko Kagawa, Yoshi Katō.
When was Tomoshibi released and how long is it?
Tomoshibi was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.