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Brother poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 63.0 / 100
1960·Drama / Comedy·1h 38m

BROTHER

Set in 1926 when Japanese tradition was much stronger, this drama looks at the inner workings of a small family, especially the relationship between a sister and brother.

Above the Line
Kon Ichikawa·DirectorYōko Mizuki·ScreenplayAya Kōda·NovelKazuo Miyagawa·Director of PhotographyYasushi Akutagawa·Original Music ComposerTatsuji Nakashizu·Editor
Cast
Keiko Kishi·GenHiroshi Kawaguchi·HekiroKinuyo Tanaka·MotherMasayuki Mori·FatherKyôko Kishida·Mrs. TanumaNoboru Nakaya·Patrolman Rokoru ShimizuKyōko Enami·Nurse MiyataJun Hamamura·DoctorHikaru Hoshi·Owner of Hiring HorseJūzō Itami·Son of Factory Owner
Full Crew
(11 credits)
Directing· 2
Kon Ichikawa·DirectorBainari Nakamura·Assistant Director
Writing· 2
Yōko Mizuki·ScreenplayAya Kōda·Novel
Camera· 1
Kazuo Miyagawa·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Tatsuji Nakashizu·Editor
Sound & Music· 2
Yasushi Akutagawa·Original Music ComposerMitsuo Hasegawa·Sound Recordist
Art & Design· 1
Tomoo Shimogawara·Art Direction
Production· 1
Masaichi Nagata·Producer
Other Departments· 1
Yukio Itō·Lighting Technician
By the Numbers
63.0
OF 100
Master Score
6.9
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Serious, Stark, Mysterious
Composition
Centered
Era
2000s
Visual Style
Photographic

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Atmosphere
Gritty
Color Mood
Neutral
Setting
Wilderness
Design Score
7/10
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