Chocchan Monogatari (1996) Plot Summary Explained

Release, runtime and language

1996 · 75 mins · Japanese

Directed by

Hiroko Tokita

Starring

Minami Takayama, Sumi Shimamoto, Minoru Yada, Sakiko Tamagawa, Hideyuki Tanaka, Mika Kanai

Set in pre‑World War II Japan, Chocchan defies both families to marry a violinist. Though they live in poverty and raise three children, their love keeps them smiling through every hardship. Their tranquil life is shattered when war breaks out and her husband is called to the front, putting their resilience to the ultimate test.