One Wonderful Sunday (1947)
Subarashiki nichiyôbi (original title)Reference View | Change View
- Not Rated
- 1h 48min
- Drama, Romance
- Jun 1982 (USA)
- Movie
During a Sunday trip into war-ravaged Tokyo, despairing Yuzo and optimistic Masako look for work and lodging, as well as affordable entertainments to pass the time.
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Awards:
- 2 wins.
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Isao Numasaki | ... |
Yuzo
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| Chieko Nakakita | ... |
Masako
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Atsushi Watanabe | ... |
Yamamoto
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Zekô Nakamura | ... |
Dessert Shop Owner
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Ichirô Namiki | ... |
Street Photographer
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Toppa Utsumi | ... |
Street Photographer
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| Ichirô Sugai | ... |
Yamiya, the black-marketeer
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| Masao Shimizu | ... |
Dance Hall Manager
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Tokuji Kobayashi | ... |
Overweight apartment receptionist
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Shiro Mizutani | ... |
Waif
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Aguri Hidaka | ... |
Dancer
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Midori Ariyama | ... |
Sono, Yamiya's mistress
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Katao Kawasaki | ... |
Bakery Owner
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Toshi Mori | ... |
Apartment Superintendent
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Sachio Sakai | ... |
Shady Ticket Man (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Akira Kurosawa | ||
Written by
| Akira Kurosawa | ... | () |
| Keinosuke Uekusa | ... | () |
Produced by
| Sôjirô Motoki | ... | producer |
Music by
| Tadashi Hattori | ||
Cinematography by
| Asakazu Nakai | ||
Editorial Department
| Zenji Koizumi | ... | negative cutter |
Production Design by
| Kazuo Kubo | ||
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Tsuneo Kobayashi | ... | chief assistant director |
| Zenji Koizumi | ... | assistant director |
Sound Department
| Ichirô Minawa | ... | sound effects editor |
| Shigeharu Yasue | ... | sound |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Kyuichirô Kishida | ... | lighting technician |
| Takao Saitô | ... | assistant camera |
| Yoji Takagi | ... | still photographer |
Script and Continuity Department
| Reiko Kawamura | ... | script supervisor |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Toei Company (1947) (Japan) (theatrical)
- BFI Video (2011) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- FDM (United States) (VHS)
- The Criterion Collection (2008) (United States) (DVD) (as Eclipse from the Criterion Collection)
- The Criterion Collection (2009) (United States) (DVD)
- WOWOW (2012) (Japan) (tv)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Toho Studios (sound stages)
Storyline
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Yuzo and his fiancée Masako spend their Sunday afternoon together, trying to have a good time on just thirty-five yen. They manage to have many small adventures, especially because Masako's optimism and belief in dreams is able to lift Yuzo from his realistic despair.
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | The film's climax was considered a failure in both Japan and the U.S. as audiences refused to clap for the lead characters, though supposedly it went over very well in France, gaining much audience participation. See more » |
| Goofs | A clock is seen above a shop in the baseball scene. The time showing is 5:05, but it is still only morning. See more » |
| Soundtracks | La Cumparsita See more » |
| Quotes |
Masako:
All you people, applaud. All you young lovers, applaud for your dreams. See more » |