Sad Whistling
悲しき口笛
Synopsis
A young girl searches for her long-lost brother in postwar Tokyo, clinging to hope and music amid the rubble of a broken Japan. Along the way, she touches the hearts of those around her with her resilience and song.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Miyoji Ieki
- Screenplay & Story
- Nagatoshi Kiyoshima
- Original Score
- Yoshi Tashiro
- Original Title
- 悲しき口笛
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Shochiku
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Miyoji Ieki
Nagatoshi Kiyoshima, Toshihiko Takeda
Yoshi Tashiro
Toru Nishikawa
Takashi Koide
Department Leadership Roster
Toru Nishikawa
Director of Photography
Nagatoshi Kiyoshima
Screenplay
Miyoji Ieki
Director
Takashi Koide
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sad Whistling
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sad Whistling about?
A young girl searches for her long-lost brother in postwar Tokyo, clinging to hope and music amid the rubble of a broken Japan. Along the way, she touches the hearts of those around her with her resilience and song.
Who directed Sad Whistling?
Sad Whistling was directed by Miyoji Ieki.
Who stars in Sad Whistling?
The principal cast of Sad Whistling includes Hibari Misora, Ichirō Sugai, Keiko Tsushima, Yasumi Hara, Yoshito Yamaji.
When was Sad Whistling released and how long is it?
Sad Whistling was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for Sad Whistling?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sad Whistling was composed by Yoshi Tashiro.