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
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1936
Runtime
1h 27m
Language
Japanese
Rating
7.4 / 10
Production Companies
Shochiku
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Where can I watch The Only Son?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Only Son (1936).
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.
Who directed The Only Son?▼
The Only Son was directed by Yasujirō Ozu and released in 1936. It is a drama film.
How long is The Only Son?▼
The Only Son has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).
Who stars in The Only Son?▼
The cast of The Only Son includes 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 and more.
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