Kabei: Our Mother (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2008, Kabei: Our Mother is a drama and family film directed by Yoji Yamada, running about 133 minutes. “An inspiring story of a mother's courage in a time of war.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Set in Tokyo in 1940, the peaceful life of the Nogami Family suddenly changes when the father, Shigeru, is arrested and accused of being a Communist. His wife Kayo works frantically from morning to night to maintain the household and bring up her two daughters with the support of Shigeru's sister Hisako and Shigeru's ex-student Yamazaki, but her husband does not return. WWII breaks out and casts dark shadows on the entire country, but Kayo still tries to keep her cheerful determination, and sustain the family with her love. This is an emotional drama of a mother and an eternal message for peace.
Who’s in it. Kabei: Our Mother stars Mirai Shida as Hatsuko Nogami, Tadanobu Asano as Yamazaki Toru, Chieko Baisho as Hatsuko Nogami and Denden as Fukuda, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Kabei: Our Mother has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kabei: Our Mother page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kabei: Our Mother tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kabei: Our Mother (2008)?
- In US, Kabei: Our Mother is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Kabei: Our Mother worth watching?
- Kabei: Our Mother holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Kabei: Our Mother?
- Kabei: Our Mother stars Mirai Shida, Tadanobu Asano, Chieko Baisho, Denden and Sayuri Yoshinaga.
- When was Kabei: Our Mother released?
- Kabei: Our Mother was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 133 minutes.