A Hen in the Wind

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.

Director: Yasujirō Ozu

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

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