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Downtown

195757mYasuki Chiba
IMDb 8.0

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A woman struggles to raise her young son on her own in postwar Japan, finding companionship with a kind laborer while still hoping for the return of her missing husband.

Drama
Tokyo, JapanPost WarPost War JapanShitamachiPostwar Recovery

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What is Downtown (1957) about?

A woman struggles to raise her young son on her own in postwar Japan, finding companionship with a kind laborer while still hoping for the return of her missing husband.

Who stars in Downtown?

Downtown stars Isuzu Yamada (Riyo Yazawa), Toshirō Mifune (Yoshio Tsuruishi), Haruo Tanaka, Jun Tatara, Keiko Awaji. The film was directed by Yasuki Chiba.

How long is Downtown?

Downtown has a runtime of 57 min and premiered in 1957.

Is Downtown worth watching?

Downtown holds an IMDb rating of 8.0/10. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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