Southern Wind
南風
Synopsis
Based on the original work by Fumiko Hayashi, this is a story about a woman and two men. The lust is restrained and indifferent. The story even has an elegance to it, which is the charm of the 30 year old Kinuyo Tanaka. There was a time when Tanaka was adorable... Shin Saburi was young and Chishu Ryu was young too. It is a promise of melodrama that the rival or friend is prettier than the heroine Kinyo.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Minoru Shibuya
- Screenplay & Story
- Fumiko Hayashi, Akira Fushimi
- Original Title
- 南風
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- Shochiku Ofuna
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Minoru Shibuya
Fumiko Hayashi, Akira Fushimi
Department Leadership Roster
Fumiko Hayashi
Writer
Minoru Shibuya
Director
Akira Fushimi
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Southern Wind
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Southern Wind about?
Based on the original work by Fumiko Hayashi, this is a story about a woman and two men. The lust is restrained and indifferent. The story even has an elegance to it, which is the charm of the 30 year old Kinuyo Tanaka. There was a time when Tanaka was adorable... Shin Saburi was young and Chishu Ryu was young too. It is a promise of melodrama that the rival or friend is prettier than the heroine Kinyo.
Who directed Southern Wind?
Southern Wind was directed by Minoru Shibuya.
Who stars in Southern Wind?
The principal cast of Southern Wind includes Kaoru Futaba, Masao Hayama, Mioko Hikawa, Shinichi Himori, Mitsuko Mito.
When was Southern Wind released and how long is it?
Southern Wind was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.