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Fictionalized account of 20-year-old Noriko Tsuji, a real-life victim of a severe birth defect which afflicted 8,000 Japanese, children whose mothers took the sedative thalidomide during pregnancy. Tsuji has stunted flipper-like arms amputated at the behest of a father who deserted her soon after her birth. Nonetheless, the resourceful Noriko uses her feet to accomplish most of the tasks others would do with their hands.
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How long is This Is Noriko?
This Is Noriko has a runtime of 1h 57m (1 hour and 57 minutes).
Who directed This Is Noriko?
This Is Noriko was directed by Zenzō Matsuyama and released in 1981.
What genre is This Is Noriko?
This Is Noriko is a Drama film (1981).
Who stars in This Is Noriko?
The cast of This Is Noriko includes Noriko Tsuji, Misako Watanabe, Fumie Kashiyama, Hajime Izu, Mizuho Suzuki.
What is the TMDB rating for This Is Noriko?
This Is Noriko has a TMDB rating of 10.0/10 based on 1 votes.
