A House in the Quarter (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1963, A House in the Quarter is a drama and romance film directed by Tomotaka Tasaka, running about 137 minutes.
What it’s about. With her family suffering from extreme poverty, Yuko, as the eldest daughter, is sold to a successful brothel in Kyoto. There she is assigned to serve Takamatsu, one of the brothel’s top customers. But while Takamatsu falls madly in love with Yuko, she finds herself attracted to a young priest named Kunugida. Torn by jealousy, Takamatsu hatches an evil plan to tear them apart.
Who’s in it. A House in the Quarter stars Yoshiko Sakuma as Yuko Katagiri, Chōichirō Kawarasaki as Seijun Kunugida, Michiyo Kogure as Katsue and Minoru Chiaki as Jinzo Takesue, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, A House in the Quarter has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A House in the Quarter page.
If you liked it. Fans of A House in the Quarter tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A House in the Quarter (1963)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A House in the Quarter change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A House in the Quarter worth watching?
- A House in the Quarter holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A House in the Quarter?
- A House in the Quarter stars Yoshiko Sakuma, Chōichirō Kawarasaki, Michiyo Kogure, Minoru Chiaki and Yatsuko Tan'ami.
- When was A House in the Quarter released?
- A House in the Quarter was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 137 minutes.