

Being Two Isn't Easy
1962-11-18 · 88 min · ★ 6.9
The days leading up to a toddler's second birthday are seen alternately from the child's point of view as well as that of his parents.
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- Directors
- Kon Ichikawa
- Production companies
- Daiei Film
- Countries
- Japan
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Fujiko YamamotoChiyo
Eiji FunakoshiGoro
Kumeko UrabeIno
Mantarō UshioLaundry Man
Kyôko KishidaChiyo's Friend
Misako WatanabeSetsuko
Shirō ŌtsujiDoctor
Mayumi KurataNeighbor wife
Jun HamamuraOlder Doctor
Yoko Hizakura
Sho NatsukiDoctor at Hospital
Takashi Nakamura
Meiko NakamuraNarrator (voice)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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