Child of the Sun (1980)
Original title: 太陽の子 てだのふあ
Child of the Sun is a 1980 Japanese-language movie directed by Kirio Urayama, with a running time of 2h 22m. It stars Harumi Harada, Chōichirō Kawarasaki and Mayumi Ozora.
A couple originally from Okinawa run an inexpensive restaurant in Kobe, with their grade-school daughter, Fuuchan. The movie depicts the warm interaction between her and adults that grew up with the rough history of Okinawa and discrimination from the mainland. Shots partly on location at beach of Itoman, Yogi Park and Hateruma Island. This is the movie version of the well-known novel by Kenjiro Haitani.
Quick answers
What is Child of the Sun about?
A couple originally from Okinawa run an inexpensive restaurant in Kobe, with their grade-school daughter, Fuuchan. The movie depicts the warm interaction between her and adults that grew up with the rough history of Okinawa and discrimination from the mainland. Shots partly on location at beach of Itoman, Yogi Park and Hateruma Island. This is the movie version of the well-known novel by Kenjiro Haitani.
When was Child of the Sun released?
Child of the Sun was released on 13 September 1980.
How long is Child of the Sun?
Child of the Sun runs 2h 22m.
Who made Child of the Sun?
Child of the Sun was directed by Kirio Urayama.