The Homely Sister
1967, Japanese. Directed by Kenji Misumi.
In the 19th century Edo period, sisters Oshizu and Otaka have sacrificed their personal happiness to work and care for their ailing father. Otaka falls in love, but can’t accept a marriage proposal since her older sister needs to marry first. When Oshizu learns of this decision, she takes matters in her own hands.
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Kenji MisumiDirector
- Shiho FujimuraOshizu
- Rokkō TouraEiji, brother
- Kiku WakayagiOtaka, sister
- Toshiyuki HosokawaTeijirô
- Kamatari FujiwaraShinshichi, father
- Tōru AbeUkichi Tsurumura
- Sumio ShiozakiTomokichi
- Kōichi MizuharaRaisuke Shimazaki
- Hiroko MachidaOkinu
- Tatsuo HanabuYasuke Shinanoya
- Noriko HonmaTea shop old woman
- Yūsaku TerashimaTea shop old man
Details
- Released
- 28 October 1967
- Original title
- なみだ川
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Yoshikata Yoda
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The Homely Sister runs 79 minutes (1h 19m).
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Which OTT platform is The Homely Sister on?
The Homely Sister isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 28 October 1967. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Homely Sister?
If you liked The Homely Sister, try The Makioka Sisters, Miss Oyu, Sisters of the Gion.
Who directed The Homely Sister?
The Homely Sister (1967) was directed by Kenji Misumi and stars Shiho Fujimura, Rokkō Toura, Kiku Wakayagi.