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The Only Son (1936)

Movie ★ 7.4 87 min

Drama

A rural widow sends her only son to Tokyo to receive a better education. Years later, she visits him and finds he has become a night school teacher struggling to support his wife and son.

Yasujirō Ozu Director

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Released
September 15, 1936
Runtime
87 min
IMDb
tt0027752
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Cast

Chōko Iida Chōko Iida Tsune Nonomiya Shinichi Himori Shinichi Himori Ryosuke Nonomiya Masao Hayama Masao Hayama Young Ryosuke Yoshiko Tsubouchi Yoshiko Tsubouchi Sugiko Mitsuko Yoshikawa Mitsuko Yoshikawa Otaka, Ryosuke's neighbour Tomio Aoki Tomio Aoki Tomibo, Otaka's son Chishū Ryū Chishū Ryū Okubo, Ryosuke's teacher Tomoko Naniwa Tomoko Naniwa Okubo's Wife Bakudan Kozo Okubo's Son Eiko Takamatsu Oshige Seiichi Katô Neighbor Kazuo Kojima Kimiko Kiyoshi Seino Matsumura

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Only Son about?
A rural widow sends her only son to Tokyo to receive a better education. Years later, she visits him and finds he has become a night school teacher struggling to support his wife and son.
Who directed The Only Son?
The Only Son was directed by Yasujirō Ozu.
Who stars in The Only Son?
The Only Son stars Chōko Iida, Shinichi Himori, Masao Hayama, Yoshiko Tsubouchi.
When was The Only Son released?
The Only Son is a 1936 drama film.
Where can I watch The Only Son?
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