Overview

In the middle of the period of high economic growth in Japan, a family is thrown into disarray over work, money, and romance. Their father's sudden unemployment later in life causes friction among the siblings of the Akagi family. Kensuke, a salaryman at a top company, refuses to support his parents while his brother, Shoji, determines to care for them despite only working as a taxi driver. The concern over money affects Noriko's own love life as she courts a wealthy salaryman to the chagrin of her mechanic boyfriend.

Cast

Yūzō Kayama, Akira Takarada, Kamatari Fujiwara, Yōko Fujiyama, Yūko Mochizuki, Yumi Shirakawa, Mie Hama, Takashi Shimura

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What is "Different Sons" about?

In the middle of the period of high economic growth in Japan, a family is thrown into disarray over work, money, and romance. Their father's sudden unemployment later in life causes friction among the siblings of the Akagi family. Kensuke, a salaryman at a top company, refuses to support his parents while his brother, Shoji, determines to care for them despite only working as a taxi driver. The concern over money affects Noriko's own love life as she courts a wealthy salaryman to the chagrin of her mechanic boyfriend.

When was "Different Sons" released?

Different Sons was released in 1961.

Who stars in "Different Sons"?

The cast includes Yūzō Kayama, Akira Takarada, Kamatari Fujiwara, Yōko Fujiyama.