Surprising 53 Stations of the Tokaido

Surprising 53 Stations of the Tokaido

1954 · 95 min · Adventure, Comedy, Music

Kintaro goes on a journey to his hometown to meet his mother and sister. His love for singing leads him to a perceptive and cheerful girl named Onatsu... A road trip comedy featuring Kokichi Takada and Hibari Misora singing and dancing.

Directed by Yoshitarō Nomura · Written by Isamu Nagae

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