Following World War II, a retired professor approaching his autumn years finds his quality of life drastically reduced in war-torn Tokyo. Denying despair, he pursues writing and celebrates his birthday with his adoring students.
Directed byAkira Kurosawa, Ishirô Honda
Written byIshirô Honda, Akira Kurosawa, Hyakken Uchida
CountryJapan
Runtime134 min
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