
Mama, I Need You!
Seen it?1962 | 90 min | Drama
Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
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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 30 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Japanese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1962: an older pace and style.
After finishing the course of junior high school, Kazuo comes up to Tokyo, leaving his mother alone in the unproductive northern district. He finds a job in a small laundry in downtown Tokyo and works hard till late at night. At a nearby restaurant a brother and sister are working, and Kazuo becomes friendly with the girl, Yoneko. Love blossoms between the two. However, Yoneko's brother objects to his sister marrying Kazuo.
How it earned its rating
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- Reach & staying powerNot counted
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- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
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Cast & crew
Directed by Yoshiro Kawazu
- Homare Suguro
- Kinuyo Tanaka
- Chieko Baisho
- Yūsuke Kawazu
- Kyoko Aoi
- Keiji Sada
- Nijiko Kiyokawa
- Kakuko Chino
- Keiko Mizushina
- Junzaburō Ban


