The Life of an Office Worker
1929 · 57 min · ★ 7.0 · Drama
When Tsukamoto is made redundant he cannot bring himself to tell his wife. Instead he investigates other employment opportunities. Considered to be a lost film.
Directed by Yasujirō Ozu · Written by Kōgo Noda
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Tatsuo Saitō Shintarô Tsukamoto -
Mitsuko Yoshikawa Fukuko Tsukamoto -
Takeshi Sakamoto Friend -
Shoichi Kofujita First son - S Seiichi Katô Second son
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Tomio Aoki Third son - T Teruaki Ishiwatari Fourth son
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