The Only Son (1936)
Original title: 一人息子
The Only Son is a 1936 Japanese-language drama movie directed by Yasujirō Ozu, with a running time of 1h 27m. It stars Chōko Iida, Shinichi Himori and Masao Hayama.
A rural widow sends her only son to Tokyo to receive a better education. Years later, she visits him and finds he has become a night school teacher struggling to support his wife and son.
Quick answers
What is The Only Son about?
A rural widow sends her only son to Tokyo to receive a better education. Years later, she visits him and finds he has become a night school teacher struggling to support his wife and son.
When was The Only Son released?
The Only Son was released on 15 September 1936.
How long is The Only Son?
The Only Son runs 1h 27m.
Who made The Only Son?
The Only Son was directed by Yasujirō Ozu.
Where can I watch The Only Son?
The Only Son is available on Criterion Channel, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel and Plex.
Where to watch The Only Son
Stream: Criterion Channel, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel
Watch free with ads: Plex
Cast
- Chōko Iida as Tsune Nonomiya
- Shinichi Himori as Ryosuke Nonomiya
- Masao Hayama as Young Ryosuke
- Yoshiko Tsubouchi as Sugiko
- Mitsuko Yoshikawa as Otaka, Ryosuke's neighbour
- Tomio Aoki as Tomibo, Otaka's son
- Chishū Ryū as Okubo, Ryosuke's teacher
- Tomoko Naniwa as Okubo's Wife
- Bakudan Kozo as Okubo's Son
- Eiko Takamatsu as Oshige
- Seiichi Katô as Neighbor
- Kazuo Kojima as Kimiko