Midaregumo

Apr 24 1968 N/A 1h 48m
Drama, Romance

A man is involved in a fatal car accident, and though he is blameless, his company transfers him to a remote branch in a small town. Before he leaves, he gives the man's widow a large sum of money that she uses to move back to her hometown.

Plot

A husband and wife's love for each other and plans for the future are shattered when the man dies in a car accident. Misery is compounded when the man's parents disinherit his now widow and their former daughter-in-law. In the meanwhile, the chauffeur who accidentally killed a man is racked with guilt. In the melee, the driver and the widow begin to develop feelings for another.

Written by

Nobuo Yamada

Directed by

Mikio Naruse

Production Countries

Japan

Production Companies

Toho

Languages

English

Awards

1 win & 2 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
1,521
Average Rating
7.8 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA