A Town with a Mountain and River

Drama

🎬 Critics Choice Nominee

Director Seiji Maruyama

Status Released

Release Date 1957-02-12

Storyline

In a small Tohoku town, family tensions rise when a sick mother’s care leads to conflict over a mistress joining the household. Misunderstandings spread through teachers, students, and neighbors, testing loyalty and trust. After the mother’s death, the daughter decides to leave for Tokyo, parting with her grieving father on hopeful terms.