Movie

A Hen in the Wind

★ 7.1(59)19481h 24m

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Good to know

Director: Yasujirō Ozu
Release date: 1948-09-17
Runtime: 1h 24m
Language: Japanese
Status: Released
Country: Japan
Studio: Shochiku

About A Hen in the Wind

A Hen in the Wind is a 1948 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Yasujirō Ozu, starring Kinuyo Tanaka, Shūji Sano and Chieko Murata. It has a runtime of 1 hour 24 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.1/10 from 59 viewers. Below you can see where to watch A Hen in the Wind in New Zealand — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Tokiko patiently awaits her husband's return from WWII when her four-year old son falls ill. She takes him to the doctor but has no means of paying, so she resorts to prostitution. A month later, her husband returns to find his desperate wife, who tells him the truth. Together, they must deal with the consequences.

Cast

Kinuyo Tanaka

Tokiko Amamiya

Shūji Sano

Shuichi Amamiya

Chieko Murata

Akiko Ida

Chishū Ryū

Kazuichiro Satake

Hōhi Aoki

Shoichi

Chiyoko Ayatani

Fusako Onada

Reiko Minakami

Orie Noma

Takeshi Sakamoto

Hikozo Sakai

Eiko Takamatsu

Tsune

Chiyoko Fumiya

Fusako Onoda

Toshinosuke Nagao

Doctor

Kenzo Nakagawa

Policeman

Themes & keywords

forgivenesstokyo, japanguiltphysical abusepost world war iisick childprostitute motherguilty consciencehusband wife conflictworried motherreturn from warpost-war chaos period

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch A Hen in the Wind in New Zealand?+

A Hen in the Wind is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in New Zealand. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is A Hen in the Wind on Netflix?+

A Hen in the Wind is not on Netflix in New Zealand right now.

How long is A Hen in the Wind?+

A Hen in the Wind has a runtime of 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).

Who stars in A Hen in the Wind?+

A Hen in the Wind stars Kinuyo Tanaka, Shūji Sano, Chieko Murata, Chishū Ryū and Hōhi Aoki.

When did A Hen in the Wind come out?+

A Hen in the Wind is a 1948 movie directed by Yasujirō Ozu.

What genre is A Hen in the Wind?+

A Hen in the Wind is Drama film.

Who directed A Hen in the Wind?+

A Hen in the Wind was directed by Yasujirō Ozu.