The Life of an Office Worker

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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