River Without a Bridge

River Without a Bridge

1969•2h 7m•5.0/10

Ratings

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5.0/10(1)

Brothers Koji and Seitaro Hatana, belong to the "outcast" caste. Despite their personal qualities—intelligence and fairness—they encounter numerous obstacles due to their caste affiliation. Together with other "outcasts," the brothers take up the fight for their human rights.

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Production

Horupu Eiga

Language

JA

Status

Released

Release Date

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Tanie Kitabayashi

Tanie Kitabayashi

Aiko Nagayama

Aiko Nagayama

Yūnosuke Itō

Yūnosuke Itō

Sumiko Abe

Sumiko Abe

Yoko Shimada

Yoko Shimada

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