A Hen in the Wind

Tokiko is a mother patiently waiting for her husband's return from the war when her 4-year old son becomes ill. She takes him to the doctor for treatment but has no way of paying. She resorts to prostitution. One month later her husband returns from WWII to find his desperate wife, who tells him the truth. Together they must deal with the consequences.

Release Date

September 17, 1948

Status

Released

Original Title

風の中の牝鶏

Runtime

1h 24min

Budget

Revenue

Language

Japanese

Production Companies

Shochiku