Yama o mamoru kyōdai (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film
Released in 1953, Yama o mamoru kyōdai is a notable film.
What it’s about. In the mountainous region of Koshu, Taikahara, there was an intense power struggle between the prominent families, Tamaki and Kakukura. Facing the steward of Kakukura, Kurokawa Senjiro, was Tamaki Daisaburo, who was skilled with a handgun. Daisaburo had granted protection to the charcoal maker, Miyoshi, safeguarding a few mountains passed down from their ancestors. Daisaburo's elder brother, Iori, who had completed his training in Edo, saved Kakukura's only daughter, Koyumi, on his way back home. However, while Daisaburo rushed to Iori's aid after Koyumi was attacked by Kurokawa and his men, their family home was set ablaze.
Who’s in it. Yama o mamoru kyōdai stars Hibari Misora as 玉置大三郎, Ryūnosuke Tsukigata as Mamoru Mabuchu, Ikkō Ōkuni as 郷原彌十郎 and Kyōko Kusajima as Ohana.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Yama o mamoru kyōdai page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Yama o mamoru kyōdai (1953)?
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- Who stars in Yama o mamoru kyōdai?
- Yama o mamoru kyōdai stars Hibari Misora, Ryūnosuke Tsukigata, Ikkō Ōkuni and Kyōko Kusajima.
- When was Yama o mamoru kyōdai released?
- Yama o mamoru kyōdai was released in 1953.