Movie

Different Sons

★ 7.0(1)19611h 35m

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Good to know

Director: Yasuki Chiba
Release date: 1961-11-12
Runtime: 1h 35m
Language: Japanese
Status: Released
Country: Japan
Studio: TOHO

About Different Sons

Different Sons is a 1961 movie in the Drama and Family genres, directed by Yasuki Chiba, starring Yūzō Kayama, Akira Takarada and Kamatari Fujiwara. It has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Different Sons in South Africa — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Yūzō Kayama

Shoji Akagi

Akira Takarada

Kensuke Akagi

Kamatari Fujiwara

Shinsaburo Akagi

Yōko Fujiyama

Noriko

Yūko Mochizuki

Mother

Yumi Shirakawa

Yoko

Mie Hama

Sachi

Takashi Shimura

Hisamitsu Ando

Noriko Sakabe

Chisako Hara

Masami Taura

Hiroshi Koizumi

Themes & keywords

downfallmoney problemsbroken family

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Different Sons in South Africa?+

Different Sons is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in South Africa. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Different Sons on Netflix?+

Different Sons is not on Netflix in South Africa right now.

How long is Different Sons?+

Different Sons has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

Who stars in Different Sons?+

Different Sons stars Yūzō Kayama, Akira Takarada, Kamatari Fujiwara, Yōko Fujiyama and Yūko Mochizuki.

When did Different Sons come out?+

Different Sons is a 1961 movie directed by Yasuki Chiba.

What genre is Different Sons?+

Different Sons is Drama and Family film.

Who directed Different Sons?+

Different Sons was directed by Yasuki Chiba.