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The Homely Sister(1967)
Status: Released
Date: 1967-10-28
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Time: 1h 19m
Overview:
In the 19th century Edo period, sisters Oshizu and Otaka have sacrificed their personal happiness to work and care for their ailing father. Otaka falls in love, but can’t accept a marriage proposal since her older sister needs to marry first. When Oshizu learns of this decision, she takes matters in her own hands.
Languages: Japanese.
Countries:
Japan
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Movie: The Homely Sister
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藤村志保
Oshizu
戸浦六宏
Eiji, brother
細川俊之
Teijirô
藤原釜足
Shinshichi, father
安部徹
Ukichi Tsurumura
水原浩一
Raisuke Shimazaki
町田博子
Okinu
花布辰男
Yasuke Shinanoya
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In the 19th century Edo period, sisters Oshizu and Otaka have sacrificed their personal happiness to work and care for their ailing father. Otaka falls in love, but can’t accept a marriage proposal since her older sister needs to marry first. When Oshizu learns of this decision, she takes matters in her own hands.
Release Date
1967-10-28
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日本語
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