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Three Women of the North (1945): Cast

Three Women of the North (1945) movie poster

Three Women of the North is a 1945 war drama directed by Kiyoshi Saeki, starring Takashi Shimura, Shin Saburi and Setsuko Hara. It runs 1 hour 12 minutes.

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Three Women of the North (1945) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 12m (72 min)
Director
Kiyoshi Saeki
Genres
Drama , War
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Three Women of the North About?

The premise of Three Women of the North without spoilers.

In a remote northern Japanese town, the film follows the daily life of an airport and its air‑traffic control team. Among the controllers three are women; one works alongside the sister of her fiancé, who vanished after being sent to war and never returned. The isolated setting underscores the characters' personal losses.

Three Women of the North Themes & Keywords

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  • dead soldier
  • air traffic control
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Cast & crew

Three Women of the North Cast

Takashi Shimura leads the cast, with Shin Saburi and Setsuko Hara. Directed by Kiyoshi Saeki; 14 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Kiyoshi Saeki

More films directed by Kiyoshi Saeki: Contemporary Tales of Chivalry: Forbidden Love, Brothers Serving Time, Wicked Priest and Contemporary Tales of Chivalry: The Lone Wolf.

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Three Women of the North Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Three People of the North” and “Kita no san-nin”.

Also known as
  • Three People of the North
  • Kita no san-nin
  • Три подруги на Севере

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FAQ

Three Women of the North FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Three Women of the North?

Three Women of the North runs 1 hour 12 minutes (72 minutes).

When was Three Women of the North released?

Three Women of the North was released on August 5, 1945.

Who directed Three Women of the North?

Three Women of the North was directed by Kiyoshi Saeki.

More films by Kiyoshi Saeki

Who is in the cast of Three Women of the North?

Three Women of the North stars Takashi Shimura, Shin Saburi and Setsuko Hara, among 14 credited actors.

Does Three Women of the North have a post-credit scene?

No. Three Women of the North has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Three Women of the North in?

The original language of Three Women of the North is Japanese.

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