Her Brother (1960)
Set in 1926 when Japanese tradition was much stronger, this drama looks at the inner workings of a small family, especially the relationship between a sister and brother.
Top billed cast
Keiko KishiGen
Hiroshi KawaguchiHekiro
Kinuyo TanakaMother
Masayuki MoriFather
Kyôko KishidaMrs. Tanuma
Noboru NakayaPatrolman Rokoru Shimizu
Kyōko EnamiNurse Miyata
Jun HamamuraDoctor
Hikaru HoshiOwner of Hiring Horse
Jūzō ItamiSon of Factory Owner
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