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A Hen in the Wind

1948Movie1 h 24 min

Drama
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4

A deeply moving, tense drama movie about family and history.

Good for friends night · drop-in friendly · thought-provoking

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Post-War Japan
  • Family Drama
  • Moral Dilemma
  • Social Realism
  • Tragic Consequences
  • Psychological Weight
  • Somber Tone
  • Political Commentary

Cast

11 of 11

Crew

Directed by
Yasujirō Ozu
Written by
Yasujirō Ozu, Ryōsuke Saitō
Produced by
Mitsuzô Kubo
Music by
Senji Ito

Everyone

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Facts

September 17, 1948 · 1 h 24 min · Sexual Content

Released
September 17, 1948
Runtime
1 h 24 min
Content
Sexual Content
Genres
Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
131 countries

Tropes

Casting Gag, Cut Himself Shaving, Drowning My Sorrows +8

  • Casting Gag
  • Cut Himself Shaving
  • Drowning My Sorrows
  • Foreshadowing
  • Green-Eyed Monster
  • Hit Me, Dammit!
  • Infodump
  • The Loins Sleep Tonight
  • Single Mom Stripper
  • Signature Shot
  • Staircase Tumble

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream A Hen in the Wind?"

Questions about A Hen in the Wind

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Where can I stream A Hen in the Wind?

CriterionFandorPlexCineverse

In the United States, A Hen in the Wind streams on Criterion and Fandor, and it is free with ads on Plex and Cineverse. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is A Hen in the Wind worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 7.4).

Is A Hen in the Wind plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is A Hen in the Wind in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.