A Hen in the Wind(1948)
風の中の牝鶏
A Hen in the Wind Synopsis
Tokiko patiently awaits her husband's return from WWII when her four-year old son falls ill. She takes him to the doctor but has no means of paying, so she resorts to prostitution. A month later, her husband returns to find his desperate wife, who tells him the truth. Together, they must deal with the consequences.
A Hen in the Wind (1948) is a drama film directed by Yasujirō Ozu, released on September 17, 1948 with a runtime of 1h 24m. It stars Kinuyo Tanaka, Shūji Sano, Chieko Murata and Chishū Ryū. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 65 ratings.
- Director:
- Yasujirō Ozu
- Writers:
- Yasujirō Ozu, Ryōsuke Saitō
- Producers:
- Mitsuzô Kubo
- Cinematographer:
- Yûharu Atsuta
- Composer:
- Senji Ito
- Production:
- Shochiku
- Status:
- Released
A Hen in the Wind (1948) Trailer
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A Hen in the Wind Cast & Crew
Main cast
Kinuyo Tanaka
as Tokiko Amamiya
Shūji Sano
as Shuichi Amamiya
Chieko Murata
as Akiko Ida
Chishū Ryū
as Kazuichiro Satake
- Hōhi Aoki
Hōhi Aoki
as Shoichi
- Chiyoko Ayatani
Chiyoko Ayatani
as Fusako Onada
- Reiko Minakami
Reiko Minakami
as Orie Noma
Takeshi Sakamoto
as Hikozo Sakai
- Eiko Takamatsu
Eiko Takamatsu
as Tsune
Chiyoko Fumiya
as Fusako Onoda
- Toshinosuke Nagao
Toshinosuke Nagao
as Doctor
- Kenzo Nakagawa
Kenzo Nakagawa
as Policeman
Key crew
Directed by Yasujirō Ozu, written by Yasujirō Ozu and Ryōsuke Saitō, produced by Mitsuzô Kubo.
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A Hen in the Wind Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 65 ratings.
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A Hen in the Wind – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch A Hen in the Wind online?
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A Hen in the Wind (1948) is available to stream on Criterion Channel, Fandor and Fandor Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in A Hen in the Wind?
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The main cast of A Hen in the Wind (1948) includes Kinuyo Tanaka, Shūji Sano, Chieko Murata, Chishū Ryū and Hōhi Aoki. The film was directed by Yasujirō Ozu. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Hen in the Wind released?
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A Hen in the Wind was released on September 17, 1948 and runs for 1h 24m.
Is A Hen in the Wind worth watching?
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A Hen in the Wind (1948) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 65 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for A Hen in the Wind?
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Yes. The official A Hen in the Wind trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.