A Town with a Mountain and River

In a small Tohoku town, family tensions rise when a sick mother’s care leads to conflict over a mistress joining the household. Misunderstandings spread through teachers, students, and neighbors, testing loyalty and trust. After the mother’s death, the daughter decides to leave for Tokyo, parting with her grieving father on hopeful terms.

Director

Seiji Maruyama

Writer

Zenzō Matsuyama

Released

February 12, 1957

Language

Japanese