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.
forgivenesstokyo, japanguiltphysical abusepost world war iisick childprostitute motherguilty consciencehusband wife conflictworried motherreturn from warpost-war chaos period
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How long is A Hen in the Wind?
A Hen in the Wind has a runtime of 1h 24m (1 hour and 24 minutes).
Who directed A Hen in the Wind?
A Hen in the Wind was directed by Yasujirō Ozu and released in 1948.
What genre is A Hen in the Wind?
A Hen in the Wind is a Drama film (1948).
Who stars in A Hen in the Wind?
The cast of A Hen in the Wind includes Kinuyo Tanaka, Shūji Sano, Chieko Murata, Chishū Ryū, Hōhi Aoki.
What is the TMDB rating for A Hen in the Wind?
A Hen in the Wind has a TMDB rating of 7.1/10 based on 59 votes.