Those Who Make Tomorrow (1946): cast, story & where to watch
1946 · Film
Released in 1946, Those Who Make Tomorrow is a drama film directed by Akira Kurosawa, running about 82 minutes.
What it’s about. Two sisters, one a dancer and the other a script supervisor at a big movie studio, become embroiled in union activities when a strike is called in sympathy with striking railroad workers, one of whom boards with the sisters and their parents. The girls' father argues with them about their strike, but finds his views changing when he himself loses his job.
Who’s in it. Those Who Make Tomorrow stars Chieko Nakakita as Yoshiko Okamoto, Elder Sister, Mitsue Tachibana as Aiko Okamoto, Younger sister, Itoko Kôno as Fumie, Actress and Yuriko Hamada as Tokiko, Second Dancing Girl, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Those Who Make Tomorrow page.
If you liked it. Fans of Those Who Make Tomorrow tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Those Who Make Tomorrow (1946)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Those Who Make Tomorrow change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Those Who Make Tomorrow?
- Those Who Make Tomorrow stars Chieko Nakakita, Mitsue Tachibana, Itoko Kôno, Yuriko Hamada and Michiko Kayama.
- When was Those Who Make Tomorrow released?
- Those Who Make Tomorrow was released in 1946, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.