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Surprising 53 Stations of the Tokaido

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1954 | 95 min | Adventure, Comedy, Music

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

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Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who wants a laugh and adventure fans. If you loved National Lampoon's Vacation or Zombieland, start here.
The mood
Light and funny.
The pace
Breezy, at 1 hr 35 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in Japanese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Made in 1954: an older pace and style.

Kintaro goes on a journey to his hometown to meet his mother and sister. His love for singing leads him to a perceptive and cheerful girl named Onatsu... A road trip comedy featuring Kokichi Takada and Hibari Misora singing and dancing.

How it earned its rating

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  • AudiencesNot counted

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  • AwardsNot counted

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  • Reach & staying powerNot counted

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

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Cast & crew

Directed by Yoshitarō Nomura

  • Kōkichi TakadaKintaro
  • Hibari MisoraOnatsu
  • Jūshirō Konoe
  • Kōji Mitsui
  • Chōko Iida
  • Bokuzen Hidari
  • Shinichi Himori
  • Kunitaro Sawamura
  • Ushio Akashi
  • Chinami Katsuura