The Morning Sun Shines (1929): cast, story & where to watch
1929 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1929, The Morning Sun Shines is a notable film directed by Kenji Mizoguchi.
What it’s about. The Morning Sun Shines is a fiction-documentary film by Kenji Mizoguchi and Seiichi Ina. The film is a combination of a drama about a reporter, and documentary footage about newspaper production. Only 25 minutes of footage has survived.
Who’s in it. The Morning Sun Shines stars Takako Irie as girl in the elevator, Joji Oka as (as Susumu Minobe): Hiroo Karasaki, Head of Delegation, Kôju Murata as Kusaka and Eiji Nakano as Hayafusa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, The Morning Sun Shines has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Morning Sun Shines page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Morning Sun Shines (1929)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Morning Sun Shines change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Morning Sun Shines worth watching?
- The Morning Sun Shines holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Morning Sun Shines?
- The Morning Sun Shines stars Takako Irie, Joji Oka, Kôju Murata, Eiji Nakano and Ranko Sawa.
- When was The Morning Sun Shines released?
- The Morning Sun Shines was released in 1929.