The Refugee (1955)

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A Chinese medical student named Gan Shosho finds himself cut off from his homeland as he is studying in Japan during the outbreak of the war. Despite his difficult circumstances, he finds love in the form of Sachiko and the two marry. They later travel to Nanjing to live a new life together where Sachiko and Shaochang cooperate with the Japanese-backed government. Their ultimate hope is to secure peace but their idealism is not enough to keep them together through brutal times and with the end of the war the two find themselves facing a divorce... --Osaka Asian Film Festival

Director: Yoshitarō Nomura
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 135 min
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Production: Shochiku
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Original Language: ja

Keywords

japan, refugee, world war ii, 1950s, nanjing

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Refugee about?
A Chinese medical student named Gan Shosho finds himself cut off from his homeland as he is studying in Japan during the outbreak of the war. Despite his difficult circumstances, he finds love in the form of Sachiko and the two marry. They later travel to Nanjing to live a new life together where Sachiko and Shaochang cooperate with the Japanese-backed government. Their ultimate hope is to secure peace but their idealism is not enough to keep them together through brutal times and with the end of the war the two find themselves facing a divorce... --Osaka Asian Film Festival
Who directed The Refugee?
The Refugee was directed by Yoshitarō Nomura.
Who stars in The Refugee?
The Refugee stars Keiko Kishi, Keiji Sada, Shin Saburi, Yūnosuke Itō, Chishū Ryū, Celia Paul.
How long is The Refugee?
The Refugee has a runtime of 2h 15m (135 minutes).
What genre is The Refugee?
The Refugee is a Drama film.
Where was The Refugee produced?
The Refugee was produced in Japan.