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.

Genres: Drama, Family

Stars: Yūzō Kayama, Akira Takarada, Kamatari Fujiwara, Yōko Fujiyama, Yūko Mochizuki

Release Date: 1961-11-12

Country: Japan

Ratings: 0 / 10 (0 votes)

Runtime: 95 mins