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A Woman Crying in Spring (1933): Cast

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A Woman Crying in Spring is a 1933 drama directed by Hiroshi Shimizu, starring Den Obinata as Kenji, Shigeru Ogura and Kenji Oyama. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes.

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A Woman Crying in Spring (1933) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 36m (96 min)
Director
Hiroshi Shimizu
Genre
Drama
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is A Woman Crying in Spring About?

The premise of A Woman Crying in Spring without spoilers.

Kenji and Chuko journey to Hokkaido as migrant laborers, signing up as miners under the authoritarian overseer Guzuyasu. During the sea voyage, Kenji catches the eye of Ohama, who is heading to the island to open a bar. Later, at the bar, Kenji intervenes to protect the timid girl Ofuji from a harassing sailor, an act that sparks Ohama’s jealousy.

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Cast & crew

A Woman Crying in Spring Cast & Characters

Den Obinata leads the cast as Kenji, with Shigeru Ogura as Chuko and Kenji Oyama as Guzuyasu. Directed by Hiroshi Shimizu; 11 actors are credited in all.

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More from Hiroshi Shimizu

More films directed by Hiroshi Shimizu: Kids Return: The Reunion, Chicken Heart, Suicide Bus and Image of a Mother.

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A Woman Crying in Spring Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “The Lady Who Wept in Spring” and “Nakinureta haru no onna yo”.

Also known as
  • The Lady Who Wept in Spring
  • Nakinureta haru no onna yo
  • Voici les femmes du printemps qui pleure
  • 봄에 우는 여인

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A Woman Crying in Spring FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of A Woman Crying in Spring, each answered in a sentence.

How long is A Woman Crying in Spring?

A Woman Crying in Spring runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).

When was A Woman Crying in Spring released?

A Woman Crying in Spring was released on April 1, 1933.

Who directed A Woman Crying in Spring?

A Woman Crying in Spring was directed by Hiroshi Shimizu.

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Who is in the cast of A Woman Crying in Spring?

A Woman Crying in Spring stars Den Obinata as Kenji, Shigeru Ogura as Chuko and Kenji Oyama as Guzuyasu, among 11 credited actors.

Does A Woman Crying in Spring have a post-credit scene?

No. A Woman Crying in Spring has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is A Woman Crying in Spring in?

The original language of A Woman Crying in Spring is Japanese.

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