Seiji Maruyama
Director
A Town with a Mountain and River (1957)
In a small Tohoku town, family tensions rise when a sick mother’s care leads to conflict over a mistress joining the household. Misunderstandings spread through teachers, students, and neighbors, testing loyalty and trust. After the mother’s death, the daughter decides to leave for Tokyo, parting with her grieving father on hopeful terms.
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Runtime: 107 min.
Released: Feb. 12, 1957
Status: Released
Certification: NR