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One Wonderful Sunday
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One Wonderful Sunday

1947-07-01 · 108 min · ★ 7.2

Drama · Romance

Two broke sweethearts wander war-scarred Tokyo on a single Sunday, stretching 35 yen as they chase housing, small pleasures, and a little hope.

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Directors
Akira Kurosawa
Production companies
TOHO
Countries
Japan
Status
Released

Top Cast

Isao NumasakiIsao NumasakiYuzo
Chieko NakakitaChieko NakakitaMasako
Atsushi WatanabeAtsushi WatanabeYamamoto
Zeko NakamuraZeko NakamuraDessert Shop Owner
Toppa UtsumiStreet Photographer
Ichiro NamikiStreet Photographer
Ichirō SugaiIchirō SugaiBlack-marketeer
Masao ShimizuMasao ShimizuDance Hall Manager
Tokuji KobayashiTokuji KobayashiOverweight apartment receptionist
Shiro MizutaniWaif
Aguri HidakaDancer
Midori AriyamaSono, the black-marketeer's mistress
Sachio SakaiSachio SakaiShady Ticket Man
Katao NumazakiBakery Owner
Toshi MoriApartment Superintendent

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