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Romantic comedy

My Sons (1991): Cast

My Sons (1991) movie poster

My Sons is a 1991 romantic comedy directed by Yoji Yamada, starring Masatoshi Nagase as Tetsuo, Tatsuo Matsumura and Rentaro Mikuni. It runs 2 hours.

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My Sons (1991) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h (120 min)
Director
Yoji Yamada
Genres
Comedy , Romance
Original language
Japanese
Studio
Shochiku
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is My Sons About?

The premise of My Sons without spoilers.

Tetsuo, a young man living in Tokyo, falls for a factory worker who is deaf‑mute. Long‑standing envy toward his college‑educated brother fuels his insecurity, but his genuine devotion guides him to win the girl’s heart and earn his father’s acceptance and support, delivering a touching and refreshing resolution.

My Sons Themes & Keywords

· 2 tags
  • family relationships
  • based on novel
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Cast & crew

My Sons Cast & Characters

Masatoshi Nagase leads the cast as Tetsuo, with Tatsuo Matsumura and Rentaro Mikuni as Akio Asano. Directed by Yoji Yamada; 40 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Yoji Yamada

More films directed by Yoji Yamada: Mom, Is That You?!, It’s a Flickering Life, Tora-san, Wish You Were Here and Nagasaki: Memories of My Son.

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Details

My Sons Also Known As

5 alternative titles, including “Musuko” and “儿子”.

Also known as
  • Musuko
  • 儿子
  • Мои сыновья
  • My sons (Mis hijos)
  • Meus Filhos

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FAQ

My Sons FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of My Sons, each answered in a sentence.

How long is My Sons?

My Sons runs 2 hours (120 minutes).

When was My Sons released?

My Sons was released on October 12, 1991.

Who directed My Sons?

My Sons was directed by Yoji Yamada.

More films by Yoji Yamada

Who is in the cast of My Sons?

My Sons stars Masatoshi Nagase as Tetsuo, Tatsuo Matsumura and Rentaro Mikuni as Akio Asano, among 40 credited actors.

Does My Sons have a post-credit scene?

No. My Sons has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is My Sons in?

The original language of My Sons is Japanese.

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