Plot
This film tells the story of professor Uehida Hyakken-sama (1889-1971), in Gotemba, around the forties. He was a university professor until an air raid, when he left to become a writer and has to live in a hut. His mood has hardly changed, not by the change nor by time. Every year his students celebrate his birthday, issuing the question "Mahda kai?" (not yet?), just to hear Uehida-san's answer "Madada yo!" (No, not yet!), in a ritual of self affirmation, and desires of lasting forever. It's a very "japanese" film who portrays everyday life and customs in Japan.
Written by
Ishirô Honda, Akira Kurosawa, Hyakken Uchida
Directed by
Akira Kurosawa, Ishirô Honda
Crew
Production Countries
Japan
Production Companies
Daiei Film, DENTSU Music And Entertainment, Tokuma Shoten, Kurosawa Production Co.
Languages
Awards
6 wins & 4 nominations