There Was a War When I Was a Child (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film
Released in 1981, There Was a War When I Was a Child is a drama film directed by Sadaro Saito, running about 101 minutes.
What it’s about. An award-winning Japanese film about a child's experiences during the Second World War.
Who’s in it. There Was a War When I Was a Child stars Meiko Kaji, Fumie Kashiyama, Hiromi Kurita and Yutaka Hayashi, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch There Was a War When I Was a Child page.
If you liked it. Fans of There Was a War When I Was a Child tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
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- Where can I watch There Was a War When I Was a Child (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for There Was a War When I Was a Child change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in There Was a War When I Was a Child?
- There Was a War When I Was a Child stars Meiko Kaji, Fumie Kashiyama, Hiromi Kurita, Yutaka Hayashi and Kenji Shiiya.
- When was There Was a War When I Was a Child released?
- There Was a War When I Was a Child was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.