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Different Sons (1961)

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.

Directed by Yasuki Chiba

DETAILS

RUNTIME 1h 35min GENRES Drama, Family STUDIOS TOHO COUNTRIES Japan LANGUAGES 日本語 More Details at TMDB

CAST

Yūzō Kayama Shoji Akagi

Akira Takarada Kensuke Akagi

Kamatari Fujiwara Shinsaburo Akagi

Yōko Fujiyama Noriko

Yūko Mochizuki Mother