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Hymn to a Tired Man

1968Movie2 h 10 min

Drama
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5

A moving, melancholic drama movie about history and family.

Good for friends night · teens · drop-in friendly

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Not for laughs, warmth or scares.

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Story

During WWII, Zensaku, middle-aged and deaf in one ear, learns that his son has fallen for the daughter of a war officer responsible for the maiming.

Feels like

  • Japanese Drama
  • Historical Setting
  • Family Conflict
  • Social Commentary
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Psychological Depth
  • Melancholy Tone
  • War's Aftermath
  • Intergenerational Trauma

Cast

13 of 13

Crew

Directed by
Masaki Kobayashi
Written by
Shūsaku Endō, Sakae Hirosawa
Produced by
Ichirō Satō, Masayuki Satō, Hideyuki Shiino
Music by
Tōru Takemitsu

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Facts

June 8, 1968 · 2 h 10 min · Violence

Released
June 8, 1968
Runtime
2 h 10 min
Content
Violence
Genres
Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
1 country
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is Hymn to a Tired Man worth watching?"

Questions about Hymn to a Tired Man

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Hymn to a Tired Man worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78 (IMDb 7.5).

Is Hymn to a Tired Man plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Is Hymn to a Tired Man in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.