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My Sons

息子

1991 · 2h 0m · Comedy, Romance · Japan

Tetsuo is a young man living in Tokyo, who falls in love with a deaf-mute factory girl. He has always felt jealous of his college-educated brother, but ultimately wins both the girl and his father's acceptance and support in a touching and refreshing way.

Directed by
Yoji Yamada
Written by
Yoji Yamada, Yoshitaka Asama
Based on the novel by
Makoto Shiina
Starring
Rentaro Mikuni, Masatoshi Nagase, Emi Wakui, Mieko Harada
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