"A Town with a Cupola" ('62 Nikkatsu) DVD Sayuri Yoshinaga / Mitsuo Hamada / Eijiro Tono / Yaeko Kitabayashi / Shoichi Ozawa / Kin Sugai / Takeshi Kato / Kazuko Yoshiyuki Main feature: 100 minutes Rental return Playback confirmed Directed by the renowned and prolific Kiriro Urayama, this is the director's debut film, a landmark in his career, having made only ten films in his lifetime. The film is based on the best-selling novel by Chiyo Hayafune. Kawaguchi City, Saitama Prefecture, known for its concentration of foundries, was commonly called "A Town with a Cupola." This is a vibrant and realistic portrayal of the daily life of Jun, a third-year junior high school student, living in poverty in Japan during the period of rapid economic growth. Yoshinaga, who was 17 at the time of release, won the Blue Ribbon Award for Best Actress, the youngest ever to receive the award. The film features Eijiro Tono as the stubborn but alcohol-weak craftsman father, and Tokuko Sugiyama as the strong-willed mother. The lively humor of Koro Ichikawa, who played Takayuki, the sixth-grade younger brother, is also a highlight! This is a moving work that incorporates the kindness of the people who warmly watch over Jun and the social issues of the time. It is a masterpiece that reminds us of something important that modern Japan has forgotten. ☞ Playback has been confirmed, but we do not guarantee playback on all devices. There may be some noise or video skipping. Please understand and acknowledge these points before purchasing. If you are concerned, please refrain from purchasing. Thank you. #ShowaCinema #SayuriYoshinaga #DVD