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Children of the Beehive (1948): Cast

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Children of the Beehive is a 1948 drama directed by Hiroshi Shimizu, starring Shinichiro Kubota as Dandy, Yotaka Iwamoto and Sadao Nakamura. It runs 1 hour 26 minutes.

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Children of the Beehive (1948) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 26m (86 min)
Director
Hiroshi Shimizu
Genre
Drama
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Children of the Beehive About?

The premise of Children of the Beehive without spoilers.

In the aftermath of the war, a group of war orphans survive by engaging in black‑market work. Their precarious existence changes when a newly repatriated, unnamed soldier takes them under his wing, offering protection and a chance at a more stable life in a bleak, post‑war landscape.

Children of the Beehive Themes & Keywords

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  • boy skinny dipping
  • boy frontal nudity
  • boy
  • boy rear nudity
  • skinny dipping
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Cast & crew

Children of the Beehive Cast & Characters

Shinichiro Kubota leads the cast as Dandy, with Yotaka Iwamoto as Yotaka and Sadao Nakamura as Tanba. Directed by Hiroshi Shimizu; 9 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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Children of the Beehive Also Known As

7 alternative titles, including “Hachi no su no kodomotachi” and “Шумная семья”.

Also known as
  • Hachi no su no kodomotachi
  • Шумная семья
  • 벌집의 아이들
  • Les Enfants du nid d'abeilles
  • Дети улья
  • 蜂巢的孩子们
  • 蜂巢的孩子們

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Children of the Beehive FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Children of the Beehive, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Children of the Beehive?

Children of the Beehive runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).

When was Children of the Beehive released?

Children of the Beehive was released on August 24, 1948.

Who directed Children of the Beehive?

Children of the Beehive was directed by Hiroshi Shimizu.

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Who is in the cast of Children of the Beehive?

Children of the Beehive stars Shinichiro Kubota as Dandy, Yotaka Iwamoto as Yotaka and Sadao Nakamura as Tanba, among 9 credited actors.

Does Children of the Beehive have a post-credit scene?

No. Children of the Beehive has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Children of the Beehive in?

The original language of Children of the Beehive is Japanese.

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