My Second Brother (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1959, My Second Brother is a drama film directed by Shōhei Imamura, running about 101 minutes.
What it’s about. The film tells the story of four orphans living in an impoverished mining town. An adaptation of a best-selling book based on the diary of a ten-year-old zainichi (ethnic Korean Japanese) girl, it was one of the first films to deal with the subject of zainichi identity and struggles in Japan.
Who’s in it. My Second Brother stars Hiroyuki Nagato as Kiichi Yasumoto, eldest brother, Kayo Matsuo as Yoshiko, eldest sister, Takeshi Okimura as Koichi, Nianchan and Akiko Maeda as Sueko, younger sister, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, My Second Brother has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch My Second Brother page.
If you liked it. Fans of My Second Brother tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch My Second Brother (1959)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for My Second Brother change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is My Second Brother worth watching?
- My Second Brother holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in My Second Brother?
- My Second Brother stars Hiroyuki Nagato, Kayo Matsuo, Takeshi Okimura, Akiko Maeda and Kō Nishimura.
- When was My Second Brother released?
- My Second Brother was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.