Underplayed Gems

The River with No Bridge (1992)

The River with No Bridge poster
Original title
橋のない川
Directed by
Yōichi Higashi
Genre
drama film
Country
Japan
Runtime
2h 22m
Rating
7.0 of 10 from 2 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

A family in early 20th century Japan faces prejudice and hardship due to their burakumin status. The story follows their daily struggles and quiet resilience against social discrimination. It focuses on how these experiences shape their relationships and sense of self.

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What happens

The River with No Bridge (Japanese: 橋のない川, Hepburn: Hashi no nai Kawa) is a 1992 Japanese drama film co-written and directed by Yōichi Higashi, based on the novel of the same name by Sue Sumii. It is the second film adaptation of the novel and stars Naoko Otani, Tamao Nakamura, Tetta Sugimoto and Atsuro Watabe. Toho released the film on May 23, 1992, in Japan, where it was a financial success. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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