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The Little House

Original title: Chiisai ouchi
2014 · 2 h 16 min
Directed by Yoji Yamada
DramaRomance

Cast

Takako Matsu Haru Kuroki Isao Hashizume Kazuko Yoshiyuki Shigeru Muroi Tomoko Nakajima

Credits

Written by: Kyôko Nakajima

Plot

In prewar Tokyo, a young maid works in a small red-roofed house for a family, and a secret love affair is told years later by her great-nephew, in a quiet drama.

Sinekatalog’s take

A delicate, reflective period drama.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

Ratings

IMDb: 7.2 / 10 (1,565 votes)
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