A Hen in the Wind
風の中の牝鶏
Japan • 1948
Director
Synopsis
Tokiko is a mother patiently waiting for her husband's return from the war when her 4-year old son becomes ill. She takes him to the doctor for treatment but has no way of paying. She resorts to prostitution. One month later her husband returns from WWII to find his desperate wife, who tells him the truth. Together they must deal with the consequences.
Synopsis
Tokiko is a mother patiently waiting for her husband's return from the war when her 4-year old son becomes ill. She takes him to the doctor for treatment but has no way of paying. She resorts to prostitution. One month later her husband returns from WWII to find his desperate wife, who tells him the truth. Together they must deal with the consequences.
Credits
Crew
DirectorYasujirō Ozu
WriterYasujirō Ozu, Ryōsuke Saitō
CinematographerYûharu Atsuta
ComposerSenji Ito
EditorYoshiyasu Hamamura
ProducerMitsuzô Kubo