Summaries

Three sisters earn money by being street musicians. A number of loosely linked episodes ensue as the sisters who have different characters, variously become involved in the world of criminals, sacrifice themselves and find love.

Details

Genres
  • Drama
Release date Feb 28, 1935
Countries of origin Japan
Language Japanese
Filming locations Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan
Production companies Toho P.C.L. Eiga Seisaku-jo

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Tech specs

Runtime 1h 15m
Color Black and White
Aspect ratio 1.37 : 1

Synopsis

Three sisters earn money for their bossy mother by being samisen street musicians. This means mainly playing a banjo type instrument for tips in bars. A number of loosely linked episodes ensue as the sisters who have different characters, variously become involved in the world of criminals, sacrifice themselves and find love.

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