Overview

Tokiko patiently awaits her husband's return from WWII when her four-year old son falls ill. She takes him to the doctor but has no means of paying, so she resorts to prostitution. A month later, her husband returns to find his desperate wife, who tells him the truth. Together, they must deal with the consequences.

Cast

Kinuyo Tanaka, Shūji Sano, Chieko Murata, Chishū Ryū, Hōhi Aoki, Chiyoko Ayatani, Reiko Minakami, Takeshi Sakamoto

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What is "A Hen in the Wind" about?

Tokiko patiently awaits her husband's return from WWII when her four-year old son falls ill. She takes him to the doctor but has no means of paying, so she resorts to prostitution. A month later, her husband returns to find his desperate wife, who tells him the truth. Together, they must deal with the consequences.

When was "A Hen in the Wind" released?

A Hen in the Wind was released in 1948.

Who stars in "A Hen in the Wind"?

The cast includes Kinuyo Tanaka, Shūji Sano, Chieko Murata, Chishū Ryū.