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River Without a Bridge
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River Without a Bridge

1969-02-01 · 127 min · ★ 7.5

Drama

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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Directors
Tadashi Imai
Production companies
Horupu Eiga
Countries
Japan
Status
Released

Top Cast

Tanie KitabayashiTanie Kitabayashi
Aiko NagayamaAiko Nagayama
Yūnosuke ItōYūnosuke Itō
Sumiko AbeSumiko Abe
Yoko ShimadaYoko Shimada

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