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The Tale of Jiro

19551h 38mHiroshi Shimizu

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Based on the novel by Kojin Shimomura. Story of a young boy and his adventures in the country. His idyllic life is shattered by the illness and death of his mother.

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What is The Tale of Jiro (1955) about?

Based on the novel by Kojin Shimomura. Story of a young boy and his adventures in the country. His idyllic life is shattered by the illness and death of his mother.

Who stars in The Tale of Jiro?

The Tale of Jiro stars Michiyo Kogure (Oyoshi), Yūko Mochizuki (Ohama), Ranko Hanai, Ichirō Ryūzaki (Shunsuke), Junko Ikeuchi (Haruko). The film was directed by Hiroshi Shimizu.

How long is The Tale of Jiro?

The Tale of Jiro has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1955.

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