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Different Sons (1961)

In the middle of the period of high economic growth in Japan, a family is thrown into disarray over work, money, and romance. Their father's sudden unemployment later in life causes friction among the siblings of the Akagi family. Kensuke, a salaryman at a top company, refuses to support his parents while his brother, Shoji, determines to care for them despite only working as a taxi driver. The concern over money affects Noriko's own love life as she courts a wealthy salaryman to the chagrin of her mechanic boyfriend.

  • Drama
  • Family

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Yūzō KayamaYūzō KayamaShoji Akagi
  • Photo of Akira TakaradaAkira TakaradaKensuke Akagi
  • Photo of Kamatari FujiwaraKamatari FujiwaraShinsaburo Akagi
  • Photo of Yōko FujiyamaYōko FujiyamaNoriko
  • Photo of Yūko MochizukiYūko MochizukiMother
  • Photo of Yumi ShirakawaYumi ShirakawaYoko
  • Photo of Mie HamaMie HamaSachi
  • Photo of Takashi ShimuraTakashi ShimuraHisamitsu Ando
  • Photo of Noriko SakabeNoriko Sakabe
  • Photo of Chisako HaraChisako Hara

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