Image of a Mother
母のおもかげ
Synopsis
The young boy Michio struggles with the loss of his mother while his widowed father, Sadao remarries the kind-hearted Sonoko, who has a daughter of her own. As Michio clings to memories of his mother, the family navigates the challenges of grief, love, and new beginnings.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hiroshi Shimizu
- Screenplay & Story
- Bonhei Sotoyama
- Original Score
- Yūji Koseki
- Original Title
- 母のおもかげ
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Daiei Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hiroshi Shimizu
Bonhei Sotoyama
Yūji Koseki
Hiroshi Ishida
Kazuyoshi Takeda
Department Leadership Roster
Kazuyoshi Takeda
Producer
Hiroshi Shimizu
Director
Hiroshi Ishida
Director of Photography
Yūji Koseki
Original Music Composer
Bonhei Sotoyama
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Image of a Mother
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What is Image of a Mother about?
The young boy Michio struggles with the loss of his mother while his widowed father, Sadao remarries the kind-hearted Sonoko, who has a daughter of her own. As Michio clings to memories of his mother, the family navigates the challenges of grief, love, and new beginnings.
Who directed Image of a Mother?
Image of a Mother was directed by Hiroshi Shimizu.
Who stars in Image of a Mother?
The principal cast of Image of a Mother includes Jun Negami, Chikage Awashima, Mitsuhiro Môri, Chieko Murata, Bontarō Miake.
When was Image of a Mother released and how long is it?
Image of a Mother was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Image of a Mother?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Image of a Mother was composed by Yūji Koseki.