A Hen in the Wind
1948, Japanese. Directed by Yasujirō Ozu.
Tokiko patiently awaits her husband's return from WWII when her four-year old son falls ill. She takes him to the doctor but has no means of paying, so she resorts to prostitution. A month later, her husband returns to find his desperate wife, who tells him the truth. Together, they must deal with the consequences.
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Yasujirō OzuDirector
- Kinuyo TanakaTokiko Amamiya
- Shūji SanoShuichi Amamiya
- Chieko MurataAkiko Ida
- Chishū RyūKazuichiro Satake
- Hōhi AokiShoichi
- Chiyoko AyataniFusako Onada
- Reiko MinakamiOrie Noma
- Takeshi SakamotoHikozo Sakai
- Eiko TakamatsuTsune
- Chiyoko FumiyaFusako Onoda
- Toshinosuke NagaoDoctor
- Kenzo NakagawaPoliceman
Details
- Released
- 17 September 1948
- Original title
- 風の中の牝鶏
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Yasujirō Ozu, Ryōsuke Saitō
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A Hen in the Wind: quick answers
Is A Hen in the Wind worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 66 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is A Hen in the Wind?
A Hen in the Wind runs 84 minutes (1h 24m).
Does A Hen in the Wind have a post-credits scene?
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A Hen in the Wind parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is A Hen in the Wind on?
A Hen in the Wind isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Hen in the Wind?
If you liked A Hen in the Wind, try Kabei: Our Mother, MOTHER, The Insect Woman.
Who directed A Hen in the Wind?
A Hen in the Wind (1948) was directed by Yasujirō Ozu and stars Kinuyo Tanaka, Shūji Sano, Chieko Murata.