Mother Country (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1962, Mother Country is a drama and war film directed by Zenzō Matsuyama, running about 127 minutes.
What it’s about. In 1919, a group of Japanese immigrants arrives in Hawaii. Among them Yoshio Inoue and his wife Kishimo and Sumi, a young woman ready to get married soon. With the soil that is hard to work and the subtroipical climate, the immigrants have to cope with a hard life. But after years of hard work, Yoshio finds work as a teacher while his wife manages to open a small grocery store. But with the war around the corner, life becomes more and more complicated for the Japanese immigrants in a foreign country.
Who’s in it. Mother Country stars Hideko Takamine, Miyuki Kuwano, Akira Ishihama and Mickey Curtis, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Mother Country 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 Mother Country page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mother Country tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mother Country (1962)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Mother Country change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Mother Country worth watching?
- Mother Country holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mother Country?
- Mother Country stars Hideko Takamine, Miyuki Kuwano, Akira Ishihama, Mickey Curtis and Tamotsu Hayakawa.
- When was Mother Country released?
- Mother Country was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 127 minutes.