A Brother and His Sister (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1956, A Brother and His Sister is a drama film directed by Shūe Matsubayashi, running about 101 minutes.
What it’s about. In a household of three the husband is a salaryman who lives with his younger sister and wife in Tokyo. He is returning home late in the evenings because he plays go, or a Japanese version of chess, with his boss. The wife and sister are unhappy about this. The man's co-worker advises him to stop the late evenings out with the boss, but the man cares less. His sister works at a foreign firm and speaks English. When a man who had earlier visited her workplace returns and asks her out for dinner, she rejects him by lying about a husband. He had made impolite comments about her in English during his earlier visit not realizing she understands him.
Who’s in it. A Brother and His Sister stars Ryō Ikebe as Kaisuke Mamiya, Setsuko Hara as Akiko Mamiya, Yōko Tsukasa as Fumiko Mamiya and Keiju Kobayashi as Utsumi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, A Brother and His Sister sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Brother and His Sister page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Brother and His Sister tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Brother and His Sister (1956)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Brother and His Sister change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Brother and His Sister worth watching?
- A Brother and His Sister holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in A Brother and His Sister?
- A Brother and His Sister stars Ryō Ikebe, Setsuko Hara, Yōko Tsukasa, Keiju Kobayashi and Akihiko Hirata.
- When was A Brother and His Sister released?
- A Brother and His Sister was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.