Her Brother

Her Brother

1960 · 98 min · ★ 7.1 · Drama, Comedy

Set in 1926 when Japanese tradition was much stronger, this drama looks at the inner workings of a small family, especially the relationship between a sister and brother.

Directed by Kon Ichikawa · Written by Yōko Mizuki

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