母よ君の名を汚す勿れ (1930): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 1930, 母よ君の名を汚す勿れ is a drama film directed by Heinosuke Gosho.

What it’s about. Because of her husband’s suicide, a young widow finds herself suddenly cast into a life of solitude, with only her beloved child in her arms. At first, her pure devotion is directed toward the memory of her late husband, but before long it transforms into a fierce, consuming love for her child. That very love, however, drives her onto a perilous path, leading inexorably toward the tragic fate of a doomed flower. Ah, Mother! For what sin must you endure the scourge of the world? This work is offered in silence and reverence—above all to mothers everywhere. [Adapted from the promotional poster.]

Who’s in it. 母よ君の名を汚す勿れ stars Chitose Hayashi, Emiko Yagumo, Kinuyo Tanaka and Jun Arai, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, 母よ君の名を汚す勿れ sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 母よ君の名を汚す勿れ page.

If you liked it. Fans of 母よ君の名を汚す勿れ tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindler's List and Der Pate - Teil II.