The Moon Has Risen

The Moon Has Risen

1955 · 102 min · JA · 6.8 (18 votes)
Dir. Kinuyo Tanaka · Starring Chishū Ryū, Shūji Sano, Hisako Yamane, Yōko Sugi, Mie Kitahara, Kō Mishima · Music Takanobu Saitō
DramaRomanceComedy

Mokichi is the widowed father of three daughters, with whom he lives on the premises of a temple since the war. All three daughters become involved in some sort of complicated relationships.

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A tender, beautifully observed drama about family ties and blossoming romance amidst the quiet beauty of post-war Japan. It feels like a warm, gentle embrace, full of quiet moments and heartfelt connection.

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