Somersault on the Way
とんぼ返り道中
Synopsis
A young boy named Chomatsu (Misora Hibari) lives with an old man Denbei near the grounds of Asakusa temple as bell ringers. In their house is an Echigo lion mask, a memento of Chomatsu's deceased father. After several incidents of Echigo lion masks being destroyed in the area, a local kingpin Saheiji shows up at Denbei's demanded he hand over the mask, a request Denbei rejects out of pity for Chomatsu. However, after it is accidentally revealed that the mask contains an important map, Saheiji plots to steal the mask. Chomatsu gets involved after his mother makes a sudden reappearance that sends the boy on a roundabout journey that will reveal the truth about his family.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Torajirō Saitō
- Screenplay & Story
- Toshio Yasumi
- Original Score
- Tadashi Manjome
- Original Title
- とんぼ返り道中
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Shochiku
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Torajirō Saitō
Toshio Yasumi
Tadashi Manjome
Seikichi Ishida
Department Leadership Roster
Seikichi Ishida
Producer
Torajirō Saitō
Director
Toshio Yasumi
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Somersault on the Way
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What is Somersault on the Way about?
A young boy named Chomatsu (Misora Hibari) lives with an old man Denbei near the grounds of Asakusa temple as bell ringers. In their house is an Echigo lion mask, a memento of Chomatsu's deceased father. After several incidents of Echigo lion masks being destroyed in the area, a local kingpin Saheiji shows up at Denbei's demanded he hand over the mask, a request Denbei rejects out of pity for Chomatsu. However, after it is accidentally revealed that the mask contains an important map, Saheiji plots to steal the mask. Chomatsu gets involved after his mother makes a sudden reappearance that sends the boy on a roundabout journey that will reveal the truth about his family.
Who directed Somersault on the Way?
Somersault on the Way was directed by Torajirō Saitō.
Who stars in Somersault on the Way?
The principal cast of Somersault on the Way includes Hibari Misora, Kodayu Ichikawa, Yoshiko Tsubouchi, Shunji Sakai, Chikako Miyagi.
When was Somersault on the Way released and how long is it?
Somersault on the Way was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for Somersault on the Way?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Somersault on the Way was composed by Tadashi Manjome.