A Japanese Tragedy (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1953, A Japanese Tragedy is a drama film directed by Keisuke Kinoshita, running about 116 minutes.
What it’s about. At the close of the war in Japan, a widowed mother makes every possible sacrifice to bring up her ungrateful son and daughter who are unimpressed with their poor standard of living at home. They gradually reject her in search of the material comforts that working as a maid cannot provide. The mother's despair becomes interminable.
Who’s in it. A Japanese Tragedy stars Teiji Takahashi as Sato, Keiji Sada as Tatsuya, Yōko Katsuragi as Haruko's daughter and Sanae Takasugi as Mrs. Akazawa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, A Japanese Tragedy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Japanese Tragedy page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Japanese Tragedy tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Japanese Tragedy (1953)?
- In US, A Japanese Tragedy is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Japanese Tragedy worth watching?
- A Japanese Tragedy holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Japanese Tragedy?
- A Japanese Tragedy stars Teiji Takahashi, Keiji Sada, Yōko Katsuragi, Sanae Takasugi and Yūko Mochizuki.
- When was A Japanese Tragedy released?
- A Japanese Tragedy was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.