Brothers and Sisters of the Toda Family (1941): Cast & Plot
Brothers and Sisters of the Toda Family is a 1941 drama directed by Yasujirô Ozu, starring Shin Saburi as Shojiro Toda, Mieko Takamine and Hideo Fujino. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 45m (105 min)
- Director
- Yasujirô Ozu
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Japanese - Studio
- Shochiku
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Brothers and Sisters of the Toda Family About?
The premise of Brothers and Sisters of the Toda Family without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Following her husband's death, an elderly mother and her unmarried youngest daughter must sell the family home to settle his debts. With nowhere else to turn, they move in with one of the mother's adult children, who reluctantly opens their door, each feeling only limited willingness to host the new household.
Brothers and Sisters of the Toda Family Themes & Keywords
· 3 tags- children
- family relationships
- married
Brothers and Sisters of the Toda Family Cast & Characters
Shin Saburi leads the cast as Shojiro Toda, with Mieko Takamine as Setsuko Toda and Hideo Fujino as Shintaro Toda. Directed by Yasujirô Ozu; 28 actors are credited in all.
- Director Yasujirô Ozu
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Shin Saburi as Shojiro Toda - Mieko Takamine as Setsuko Toda
- Hideo Fujino as Shintaro Toda
- Fumiko Katsuragi as Mrs. Toda
Also Starring in Brothers and Sisters of the Toda Family
· 24 more- Tatsuo Saitō Shinichiro
- Mitsuko Yoshikawa Chizuru
- Mayuko Takagi Mitsuko
- Yoshiko Tsubouchi Ayako
- Michiko Kuwano Tokiko
- Chishû Ryû Shojiro's Friend
- Kuniko Miyake Kazuko
- Seiji Nishimura Antique Shop Owner
- Kuniko Igawa Kazuko
- Takeshi Sakamoto Antique Dealer
- Chōko Iida Kiyo
- Yaeko Izumo Shige
- Fumiko Okamura Unagi Shop Landlady
- Reikichi Kawamura Suzuki
- Toshiaki Konoe Ayako's Husband
- Reikō Tani Photographer
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- Isamu Yamaguchi Shojiro's Friend
- Setsuko Shinobu Kazuko's Friend
- Kinuko Wakamizu Kazuko's Friend
- Masao Hayama Ryokichi
- Masami Morikawa Kazuko's Friend
- Chiyoko Fumiya Take
- Haruo Takeda Hatakeyama
- Eiko Okamoto Kane
More from Yasujirô Ozu
More films directed by Yasujirô Ozu: Late Spring (1949), Late Autumn, Good Morning and Equinox Flower.
Brothers and Sisters of the Toda Family Plot Summary
What happens in Brothers and Sisters of the Toda Family from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The upper-class Toda family gathers to celebrate the 69th birthday of their father, Shintarō Toda Hideo Fujino with an outdoor photoshoot that feels as polished as their carefully curated lives. Soon after the session, tragedy strikes: the father dies of a heart attack, a blow that unsettles the family’s stability and reveals the fragility behind their refined facade. In the wake of this loss, the eldest son Shin’ichirō Tatsuo Saitō announces a harsh truth: their father had acted as a guarantor for a company now bankrupt, and the burden of debts falls squarely on the family.
Full summary
The whole story of Brothers and Sisters of the Toda Family, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Brothers and Sisters of the Toda Family?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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How old was Shintarō Toda when he celebrated his birthday that preceded his death?
Brothers and Sisters of the Toda Family Also Known As
11 alternative titles, including “Todake no kyodai” and “Дети семьи Тода”.
- Also known as
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- Todake no kyodai
- Дети семьи Тода
- Братья и сёстры семьи Тода
- Toda-ke no kyōdai
- Fratelli e sorelle della famiglia Toda
- A Toda testvérek
- Les Frères et Sœurs Toda
- 户田家的兄妹
- Брат и сестра Тода
- 도다가의 형제자매들
- Hermanos y hermanas de la familia Toda
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Brothers and Sisters of the Toda Family FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Brothers and Sisters of the Toda Family, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Brothers and Sisters of the Toda Family?
Brothers and Sisters of the Toda Family runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).
When was Brothers and Sisters of the Toda Family released?
Brothers and Sisters of the Toda Family was released on March 1, 1941.
Who directed Brothers and Sisters of the Toda Family?
Brothers and Sisters of the Toda Family was directed by Yasujirô Ozu.
More films by Yasujirô Ozu Who is in the cast of Brothers and Sisters of the Toda Family?
Brothers and Sisters of the Toda Family stars Shin Saburi as Shojiro Toda, Mieko Takamine as Setsuko Toda and Hideo Fujino as Shintaro Toda, among 28 credited actors.
Does Brothers and Sisters of the Toda Family have a post-credit scene?
No. Brothers and Sisters of the Toda Family has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Brothers and Sisters of the Toda Family in?
The original language of Brothers and Sisters of the Toda Family is Japanese.
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