White Fish (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film
Released in 1953, White Fish is a notable film directed by Hisatora Kumagai, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. A family comprised of a man, woman and their only son is torn apart when the father, who is a doctor with his own clinic, is to go off to war. Soon the wife and the son are left without an update of his status and whether he is alive or not. With the clinic lying dormant the doctor's wife rents the premises to her husband's underling. This is a man who does not accept payment from the poor. The woman, in the meantime, works at a restaurant whose owner being ill has given her additional duties. Her younger sister is an unmarried finance writer who also lives with them. It is both sisters, however, who receive marriage proposals.
Who’s in it. White Fish stars Setsuko Hara as Sachiko, Ken Uehara as Koyama, Hiroshi Koizumi as Sumida and Mariko Okada as Kuniko, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch White Fish page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch White Fish (1953)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for White Fish change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in White Fish?
- White Fish stars Setsuko Hara, Ken Uehara, Hiroshi Koizumi, Mariko Okada and Yūnosuke Itō.
- When was White Fish released?
- White Fish was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.