Different Sons (1961)
Original title: 二人の息子
Different Sons is a 1961 Japanese-language drama movie directed by Yasuki Chiba, with a running time of 1h 35m. It stars Yūzō Kayama, Akira Takarada and Kamatari Fujiwara.
In the middle of the period of high economic growth in Japan, a family is thrown into disarray over work, money, and romance. Their father's sudden unemployment later in life causes friction among the siblings of the Akagi family. Kensuke, a salaryman at a top company, refuses to support his parents while his brother, Shoji, determines to care for them despite only working as a taxi driver. The concern over money affects Noriko's own love life as she courts a wealthy salaryman to the chagrin of her mechanic boyfriend.
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What is Different Sons about?
In the middle of the period of high economic growth in Japan, a family is thrown into disarray over work, money, and romance. Their father's sudden unemployment later in life causes friction among the siblings of the Akagi family. Kensuke, a salaryman at a top company, refuses to support his parents while his brother, Shoji, determines to care for them despite only working as a taxi driver. The concern over money affects Noriko's own love life as she courts a wealthy salaryman to the chagrin of her mechanic boyfriend.
When was Different Sons released?
Different Sons was released on 12 November 1961.
How long is Different Sons?
Different Sons runs 1h 35m.
Who made Different Sons?
Different Sons was directed by Yasuki Chiba.