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The Orphan Brother · 1961

The Orphan Brother (1961) is a History / Animation / Family film directed by Taiji Yabushita, starring Yoshiko Sakuma, Isuzu Yamada, Shigeko Arai.

HistoryAnimationFamilyFantasyAdventure

Overview

After their father quarrels with local military men, Anju and Zushio are forced to flee, but they are captured and sold into slavery. When their mother dies, they are sold to Sansho the Bailiff, a cruel man who subjects them to hideous torments. While Anju falls into a lake and is transformed into a swan, Zushio escapes and after being adopted to a nobleman grows to a young man. He will then fight to defeat the evil Dayu and free all the slaves.

Cast

Yoshiko Sakuma, Isuzu Yamada, Shigeko Arai, Harue Tone, Kinya Kitaoji, Jo Mizuki, Morio Kazama, Jun Usami

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Frequently asked

What is "The Orphan Brother" about?

After their father quarrels with local military men, Anju and Zushio are forced to flee, but they are captured and sold into slavery. When their mother dies, they are sold to Sansho the Bailiff, a cruel man who subjects them to hideous torments. While Anju falls into a lake and is transformed into a swan, Zushio escapes and after being adopted to a nobleman grows to a young man. He will then fight to defeat the evil Dayu and free all the slaves.

When was "The Orphan Brother" released?

The Orphan Brother was released in 1961.

Who stars in "The Orphan Brother"?

The cast includes Yoshiko Sakuma, Isuzu Yamada, Shigeko Arai, Harue Tone.