Ofukuro
おふくろ
Synopsis
Shizuka, Eiichiro, and Mineko, their father and son, live modestly in a certain suburb, leading a dreary but happy life. Eiichiro is troubled by Shizuka's desire to live together in familiar Tokyo. Mineko is the exact opposite of Eiichiro. A literary masterpiece depicting the fateful sorrow and humor of a mother and child
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Seiji Hisamatsu
- Screenplay & Story
- Toshiro Ide
- Original Score
- Ichirō Saitō
- Original Title
- おふくろ
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Nikkatsu Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Seiji Hisamatsu
Toshiro Ide
Ichirō Saitō
Department Leadership Roster
Seiji Hisamatsu
Director
Toshiro Ide
Screenplay
Ichirō Saitō
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ofukuro
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Ofukuro about?
Shizuka, Eiichiro, and Mineko, their father and son, live modestly in a certain suburb, leading a dreary but happy life. Eiichiro is troubled by Shizuka's desire to live together in familiar Tokyo. Mineko is the exact opposite of Eiichiro. A literary masterpiece depicting the fateful sorrow and humor of a mother and child
Who directed Ofukuro?
Ofukuro was directed by Seiji Hisamatsu.
Who stars in Ofukuro?
The principal cast of Ofukuro includes Isao Kimura, Jūkichi Uno, Joe Shishido, Sadako Sawamura, Terumi Niki.
When was Ofukuro released and how long is it?
Ofukuro was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Ofukuro?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ofukuro was composed by Ichirō Saitō.