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A Hen in the Wind

1948·Movie
1h 24min

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No humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos9
  • Family Dynamics9
  • Melancholy8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Family, history, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

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.
Post-War JapanFamily DramaMoral DilemmaSocial RealismTragic ConsequencesPsychological WeightSomber TonePolitical Commentary

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Where can I stream A Hen in the Wind legally?

A Hen in the Wind is included with a subscription to Fandor in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Plex and Cineverse. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is A Hen in the Wind worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73/100 (IMDb 7.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is A Hen in the Wind rated?

Sexual content

Content advisories: sexual content.

How long is A Hen in the Wind?

1 h 24 min

A Hen in the Wind runs 1 h 24 min.

What language is A Hen in the Wind in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch A Hen in the Wind?

131ADAGALAOARATAUAZBABBBEBFBGBM+117

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for A Hen in the Wind in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does A Hen in the Wind use?

Casting GagCut Himself ShavingDrowning My SorrowsForeshadowingGreen-Eyed MonsterHit Me, Dammit!InfodumpThe Loins Sleep TonightSingle Mom StripperSignature ShotStaircase Tumble

TV Tropes lists 11 storytelling tropes for A Hen in the Wind, including Casting Gag, Cut Himself Shaving, Drowning My Sorrows.