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Different Sons

Different Sons (1961)

1h 35m | PG-13

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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

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Cast

Yūzō Kayama

Yūzō Kayama

as Shoji Akagi

Akira Takarada

Akira Takarada

as Kensuke Akagi

Kamatari Fujiwara

Kamatari Fujiwara

as Shinsaburo Akagi

Yōko Fujiyama

Yōko Fujiyama

as Noriko

Yūko Mochizuki

Yūko Mochizuki

as Mother

Yumi Shirakawa

Yumi Shirakawa

as Yoko