Hateful Things
1957, Japanese. Directed by Seiji Maruyama.
The story follows a humble merchant from Tohoku who travels to Tokyo to fulfill his dream of buying goods directly from wholesalers. During his stay, he experiences some of the happiest days with his daughter, only to be confronted with harsh realities that test family bonds, honor, and human frailty.
- Runtime
- 1h 1m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
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- Released
- 28 May 1957
- Original title
- 憎いもの
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Shinobu Hashimoto
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Hateful Things runs 61 minutes (1h 1m).
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Hateful Things isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 28 May 1957. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Hateful Things?
If you liked Hateful Things, try The Nest, The Young One, Hands of Stone.
Who directed Hateful Things?
Hateful Things (1957) was directed by Seiji Maruyama and stars Kamatari Fujiwara, Natsuko Kahara, Kyōko Anzai.