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Hideko the Bus Conductor (1941)

7.019410h 54mJA
DramaComedy

Directed by Mikio Naruse

Rating

7.0/10

Runtime

0h 54m

Language

JA

Release

September 17, 1941

Director

Mikio Naruse

Overview

Okoma, a witty young woman working as a conductor in an old, rickety bus in Kōfu, Yamanashi (rural Japan), has a creative idea that could avert the dwindling number of passengers when her job and the bus company itself are at stake.

Cast

Hideko Takamine

Hideko Takamine

Okoma, the bus conductress

Kamatari Fujiwara

Kamatari Fujiwara

Sonoda - the bus driver

Daijirō Natsukawa

Daijirō Natsukawa

Gonji Igawa - the novelist

Tamae Kiyokawa

Tamae Kiyokawa

Innkeeper

Yōtarō Katsumi

Yōtarō Katsumi

Kohoku Line Bus owner

Keiji Sakakida

Keiji Sakakida

Bus customer

Hiroshi Yamagawa

Hiroshi Yamagawa

Hisaharu Matsubayashi

Hisaharu Matsubayashi

Kimie Hayashi

Kimie Hayashi

Office worker

Tsuruko Mano

Tsuruko Mano

Okoma's mother

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Hideko the Bus Conductor (1941), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Okoma, a witty young woman working as a conductor in an old, rickety bus in Kōfu, Yamanashi (rural Japan), has a creative idea that could avert the dwindling number of passengers when her job and the bus company itself are at stake.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Hideko the Bus Conductor. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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