
Different Sons (1961)
1h 35m | PG-13
In the middle of the period of high economic growth in Japan, a family is thrown into disarray over work, money, and romance. Their father's sudden unemployment later in life causes friction among the siblings of the Akagi family. Kensuke, a salaryman at a top company, refuses to support his parents while his brother, Shoji, determines to care for them despite only working as a taxi driver. The concern over money affects Noriko's own love life as she courts a wealthy salaryman to the chagrin of her mechanic boyfriend.
Director: Yasuki Chiba
Studio: TOHO
Genre: Drama, Family
Video: 720p
Cast

Yūzō Kayama
as Shoji Akagi

Akira Takarada
as Kensuke Akagi

Kamatari Fujiwara
as Shinsaburo Akagi

Yōko Fujiyama
as Noriko

Yūko Mochizuki
as Mother

Yumi Shirakawa
as Yoko