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JAPAN · 1960

Her Brother

Kon Ichikawa
Japanese Golden Age 1920s tokyo, japan sibling relationship brother sister relationship rascal
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Synopsis

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.

Year1960
CountryJapan
DirectorKon Ichikawa
MovementJapanese Golden Age
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