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A Hen in the Wind

A Hen in the Wind

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A Hen in the Wind
1948 1h 24m7.1

A Hen in the Wind

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Tokiko is a mother patiently waiting for her husband's return from the war when her 4-year old son becomes ill. She takes him to the doctor for treatment but has no way of paying. She resorts to prostitution. One month later her husband returns from WWII to find his desperate wife, who tells him the truth. Together they must deal with the consequences.

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DirectorYasujirō Ozu
ScreenplayYasujirō Ozu, Ryōsuke Saitō
StatusReleased
ReleasedSeptember 17, 1948
CountryJapan
Languageja
Runtime1h 24m
BudgetN/A
RevenueN/A
Rating⭐ 7.1 / 10
IMDb⭐ 7.4 / 10
Votes57
GenresDrama
StudioShochiku
Original風の中の牝鶏

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Cast

Kinuyo Tanaka

Kinuyo Tanaka

Tokiko Amamiya

Shūji Sano

Shūji Sano

Shuichi Amamiya

Chieko Murata

Chieko Murata

Akiko Ida

Chishū Ryū

Chishū Ryū

Kazuichiro Satake

🎭

Hōhi Aoki

Shoichi

🎭

Chiyoko Ayatani

Fusako Onada

🎭

Reiko Minakami

Orie Noma

Takeshi Sakamoto

Takeshi Sakamoto

Hikozo Sakai

🎭

Eiko Takamatsu

Tsune

🎭

Chiyoko Fumiya

Fusako Onoda

🎭

Toshinosuke Nagao

Doctor

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Kenzo Nakagawa

Policeman

Fumiko Okamura

Fumiko Okamura

Landlady

🎭

Ichirō Shimizu

Yoshikawa

Kōji Mitsui

Kōji Mitsui

Hideo

🎭

Kunio Teshirogi

Man

Yoshino Tani

Yoshino Tani

Nurse 1

🎭

Keiko Izumi

Nurse 2

🎭

Sakae Nakayama

Nurse 3

🎭

Binnosuke Nagao

Man

🎭

Fujiko Osafune

Ayako

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Frequently Asked Questions about A Hen in the Wind

Where can I watch A Hen in the Wind?

A Hen in the Wind (1948) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

What is A Hen in the Wind about?

Tokiko is a mother patiently waiting for her husband's return from the war when her 4-year old son becomes ill. She takes him to the doctor for treatment but has no way of paying. She resorts to prostitution. One month later her husband returns from WWII to find his desperate...

Who directed A Hen in the Wind?

A Hen in the Wind (1948) was directed by Yasujirō Ozu. The film is a Drama production with a runtime of 1h 24m, rated 7.1/10.

How long is A Hen in the Wind?

A Hen in the Wind runs 1h 24m (84 minutes total). Audience rating: 7.1/10 from 57 votes. Genre: Drama.

Is A Hen in the Wind worth watching?

A Hen in the Wind is rated 7.1/10 by 57 viewers — well-rated and generally recommended. A good pick for Drama fans.