A Hen in the Wind
Seen it?1948 | 84 min | Drama
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
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. If you loved Bad Day at Black Rock, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 24 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Japanese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1948: an older pace and style.
Tokiko patiently awaits her husband's return from WWII when her four-year old son falls ill. She takes him to the doctor but has no means of paying, so she resorts to prostitution. A month later, her husband returns to find his desperate wife, who tells him the truth. Together, they must deal with the consequences.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 8K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Yasujirō Ozu
- Kinuyo TanakaTokiko Amamiya
- Shūji SanoShuichi Amamiya
- Chieko MurataAkiko Ida
- Chishū RyūKazuichiro Satake
- Hōhi AokiShoichi
- Chiyoko AyataniFusako Onada
- Reiko MinakamiOrie Noma
- Takeshi SakamotoHikozo Sakai
- Eiko TakamatsuTsune
- Chiyoko FumiyaFusako Onoda