The Only Son
1936 1h 27m
A rural widow sends her only son to Tokyo to receive a better education. Years later, she visits him and finds he has become a night school teacher struggling to support his wife and son.
Movie Details
| Original title | 一人息子 |
|---|---|
| Release date | Sep 15, 1936 |
| Status | Released |
| Original language | JA |
| Country | Japan |
| Keywords | parent child relationship, 1930s, poverty, tokyo, japan, mother son estrangement, disappointment, unexpected visit, worried mother, economic struggle, success vs. failure, lack of fulfillment |
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What is The Only Son about?
A rural widow sends her only son to Tokyo to receive a better education. Years later, she visits him and finds he has become a night school teacher struggling to support his wife and son.
When was The Only Son released?
The Only Son was released on Sep 15, 1936 (status: Released).
Who directed The Only Son?
Yasujirō Ozu directed The Only Son.
What is the TMDB rating of The Only Son?
The Only Son has a TMDB rating of 7.4/10 from 123 votes.