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My Sons (1991) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1991 · 120 mins · Japanese
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- Directed by
- Yoji Yamada
- Starring
- Tatsuo Matsumura, Masatoshi Nagase, Ichirô Ogura, Mieko Harada, Emi Wakui, Rentaro Mikuni
Tetsuo, a young man living in Tokyo, falls for a factory worker who is deaf‑mute. Long‑standing envy toward his college‑educated brother fuels his insecurity, but his genuine devotion guides him to win the girl’s heart and earn his father’s acceptance and support, delivering a touching and refreshing resolution.
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