The Moon Has Risen

(1955)Directed by Kinuyo Tanaka102 minDrama, Romance, Comedy

Mokichi Asai is a widowed father living in Nara with three daughters—Chizuru, Ayako, and Setsuko. The youngest, Setsuko, plays matchmaker for her older sisters, leading to humorous and awkward romantic entanglements.

Chishū Ryūas Asai Mokichi
Shūji Sanoas Takasu
Hisako Yamaneas Chizuru
Yōko Sugias Ayako
Mie Kitaharaas Setsuko
Kō Mishimaas Amamiya Wataru
Shōji Yasuias Shōji
Kinuyo Tanakaas Yoneya
JMJunji Masudaas Tanaka Yutaka
Miki Odagirias Fumiya
Yo Shiomias Jikai