Underplayed Gems

Nomugi Pass (1979)

Nomugi Pass poster
Original title
あゝ野麦峠
Directed by
Satsuo Yamamoto
Genre
drama, history
Country
Japan
Runtime
2h 34m
Rating
7.2 of 10 from 4 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

This film follows young female silk factory workers in early 20th century Japan. They endure harsh labor conditions and personal sacrifices as they travel from their rural homes to the factories.

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What happens

Nomugi Pass (Japanese: あゝ野麦峠, Hepburn: Aa Nomugi Tōge; lit. Ah, Nomugi Pass) is a 1979 Japanese film directed by Satsuo Yamamoto. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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