Hibari's Circus: The Sad Little Dove
Seen it?1952 | 91 min | Drama
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Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 31 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Japanese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1952: an older pace and style.
Mariko studies at a missionary school in Shinshu. She drops out of school and joins her father on a circus tour when she discovers that her father, Ryutaro, whom she always thought was an agricultural and forestry engineer, was a circus clown. Over time, Mariko's singing attracted the attention of the public.
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- Reach & staying powerNot counted
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- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
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Cast & crew
Directed by Shunkai Mizuho
- Hibari MisoraMariko
- Keiji Sada
- Keiko Kishi
- Kuniko Miyake
- Shunji Sakai
- Shin Tokudaiji
- Ryuji Kita
- Akio Isono
- Eiko Takamatsu
- Ichirō Shimizu