Overview

Shuhei Horikawa, a poor schoolteacher, struggles to raise his son Ryohei by himself, despite neither money nor prospects.

Cast

Chishū Ryū, Shūji Sano, Haruhiko Tsuda, Shin Saburi, Takeshi Sakamoto, Mitsuko Mito, Shinichi Himori, Seiji Nishimura

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What is "There Was a Father" about?

Shuhei Horikawa, a poor schoolteacher, struggles to raise his son Ryohei by himself, despite neither money nor prospects.

When was "There Was a Father" released?

There Was a Father was released in 1942.

Who stars in "There Was a Father"?

The cast includes Chishū Ryū, Shūji Sano, Haruhiko Tsuda, Shin Saburi.