Children of the Sun(1938)
太陽の子
Children of the Sun Synopsis
At 38, Seiu marries Masako, who is emotionally distant and attempts suicide. Masako’s past includes being sold into servitude and an unrecognised pregnancy. Seiu learns the truth and accepts Masako and the unborn child, embracing his roles as husband and father. He also reforms a troubled youth at his institution. In a climactic speech, Seiu inspires his students with resilience and love.
Children of the Sun (1938) is a drama film directed by Yutaka Abe, released on May 18, 1938 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Den Obinata, Yumeko Aizome, Kōji Mitsui and Izumi Hara. Viewers rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Yutaka Abe
- Writers:
- Yutaka Mafune, Yasutaro Yagi
- Producers:
- Tsutomu Shigemune
- Cinematographer:
- Jōji Ohara
- Production:
- Tokyo Hassei
- Status:
- Released
Children of the Sun Cast & Crew
Main cast
Den Obinata
Yumeko Aizome
Kōji Mitsui
Izumi Hara
- Kinji Fujiwa
Kinji Fujiwa
Isamu Yamaguchi
Kamatari Fujiwara
Key crew
Directed by Yutaka Abe, written by Yutaka Mafune and Yasutaro Yagi, produced by Tsutomu Shigemune.
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Children of the Sun Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 9.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Children of the Sun – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Children of the Sun?
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The main cast of Children of the Sun (1938) includes Den Obinata, Yumeko Aizome, Kōji Mitsui, Izumi Hara and Kinji Fujiwa. The film was directed by Yutaka Abe. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Children of the Sun released?
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Children of the Sun was released on May 18, 1938 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is Children of the Sun worth watching?
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Children of the Sun (1938) holds an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.