Tonbo kaeri dōchū (1950): cast, story & where to watch
1950 · Film
Released in 1950, Tonbo kaeri dōchū is a drama and music film directed by Torajirō Saitō, running about 82 minutes.
What it’s about. A young boy named Chomatsu (Misora Hibari) lives with an old man Denbei near the grounds of Asakusa temple as bell ringers. In their house is an Echigo lion mask, a memento of Chomatsu's deceased father. After several incidents of Echigo lion masks being destroyed in the area, a local kingpin Saheiji shows up at Denbei's demanded he hand over the mask, a request Denbei rejects out of pity for Chomatsu. However, after it is accidentally revealed that the mask contains an important map, Saheiji plots to steal the mask. Chomatsu gets involved after his mother makes a sudden reappearance that sends the boy on a roundabout journey that will reveal the truth about his family.
Who’s in it. Tonbo kaeri dōchū stars Hibari Misora as Chomatsu, Kodayu Ichikawa as Denbei, Yoshiko Tsubouchi as Oito and Shunji Sakai as Genroku, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tonbo kaeri dōchū page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tonbo kaeri dōchū tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tonbo kaeri dōchū (1950)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Tonbo kaeri dōchū change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Tonbo kaeri dōchū?
- Tonbo kaeri dōchū stars Hibari Misora, Kodayu Ichikawa, Yoshiko Tsubouchi, Shunji Sakai and Chikako Miyagi.
- When was Tonbo kaeri dōchū released?
- Tonbo kaeri dōchū was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.