A Carpenter and Children (1962)
Overview
A carpenter, Shigetsugu, learns a lesson of love and humanity from five orphaned children and an affectionate woman named Oritsu. It's a winning combination of drama and humor. The warm friendship that grows between the carpenter, the woman and the children making this into a true masterpiece.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | ja |
| Popularity | 1.245 |
Directed By
Tomotaka Tasaka
Crew
Tomotaka Tasaka
Naoyuki Suzuki
Tatsuo Nogami
Hiroshi Ookawa
Tomotaka Tasaka
Shūgorō Yamamoto
Makoto Tsuboi
Akira Ifukube
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