
There Was a Father
Shuhei Horikawa, a poor schoolteacher, struggles to raise his son Ryohei by himself, despite neither money nor prospects.
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Cast

Chishū Ryū
Shuhei Horikawa

Shūji Sano
Ryohei Horikawa
Haruhiko Tsuda
Young Ryohei

Shin Saburi
Yasutaro Kurokawa

Takeshi Sakamoto
Makoto Hirata

Mitsuko Mito
Fumi

Shinichi Himori
Minoru Uchida

Seiji Nishimura
Priest

Reikō Tani
Teacher of Chinese Literature

Kanji Kawara
Teacher of Junior High School
Yûsuke Kurata
Teacher of Junior High School

Kenichi Miyajima
Company Employee

Chiyoko Fumiya
Maid

Shin'yō Nara
Doctor

Kenji Oyama
Graduate
Frequently Asked Questions
▸What is There Was a Father (1942) about?
There Was a Father is a 1942 drama film with a runtime of 1h 33m. Directed by Yasujirō Ozu. Find cast, ratings, and streaming options on LiveStreamTV.pk.
▸Where can I watch There Was a Father?
There Was a Father may be available on streaming platforms like Netflix, Disney+, Amazon Prime, or others. Check the "Where to Watch" section on this page for current availability in your region.
▸Who directed There Was a Father?
There Was a Father was directed by Yasujirō Ozu.












