A Japanese Tragedy
Alternating in time, between the end of World War II and 1953, Haruko, a widow, does what she can to keep her daughter Utako and son Seiichi safe, fed, and sheltered. By 1953, it's clear that the children, as they enter adulthood, want little to do with their mother. They have a different view of their childhood and her sacrifices: in their eyes, she abandoned them to live a life of pleasure. The self-pitying Haruko is sure her life was one of pain and humiliation, for her children. As Seiichi, now a medical student, announces his plans to let a wealthy man adopt him, and as Utako considers the offer to go away with a married man who is her English teacher, what is left for Haruko?
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| Country | Services | Access with NordVPN |
|---|---|---|
| United States | The Criterion Channel | ✅ |
| United Kingdom | Not Available | ✅ |
| Australia | Not Available | ✅ |
| Canada | The Criterion Channel | ✅ |
| New Zealand | Not Available | ✅ |
Streaming availability last updated: 06:07:32 AM, 06/16/2025 PST
More Information on A Japanese Tragedy
Alternating in time, between the end of World War II and 1953, Haruko, a widow, does what she can to keep her daughter Utako and son Seiichi safe, fed, and sheltered. By 1953, it's clear that the children, as they enter adulthood, want little to do with their mother. They have a different view of their childhood and her sacrifices: in their eyes, she abandoned them to live a life of pleasure. The self-pitying Haruko is sure her life was one of pain and humiliation, for her children. As Seiichi, now a medical student, announces his plans to let a wealthy man adopt him, and as Utako considers the offer to go away with a married man who is her English teacher, what is left for Haruko? A Japanese Tragedy featuring Yūko Mochizuki and Keiji Sada is streaming with subscription on The Criterion Channel. It's a drama movie.
Director
Keisuke Kinoshita
Haruko Inoue
Yūko Mochizuki
Tatsuya
Keiji Sada
Sato
Teiji Takahashi
Haruko's daughter
Yôko Katsuragi
Mrs. Akazawa
Sanae Takasugi
Masayuki Akazawa
Ken Uehara
Wakamaru, a geisha
Keiko Awaji
Fujita
Fujio Suga
Ichizo's wife
Tanie Kitabayashi
Haruko's son
Masami Taura
Iwami
Eijirō Yanagi
Producer
Ryôtarô Kuwata
Producer
Takashi Koide
Composer
Chūji Kinoshita
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