I Live in Fear (1955)

Name: I Live in Fear
Genre: Drama
Released: 1955
Duration: 103 min
Cast: Toshir? Mifune, Takashi Shimura, Minoru Chiaki, Masao Shimizu, Eiko Miyoshi

1h 43m Japan

Drama

Plot

Kiichi Nakajima, an aging foundry proprietor, becomes obsessed with the looming threat of nuclear conflict in Japan. Driven by fear, he plans to relocate his family to Brazil for their safety. However, his loved ones believe his fears are unfounded and seek to have him declared incompetent. Dr. Harada, a counselor from the Domestic Court, steps in to mediate the situation, navigating the tension between Nakajima's desperate worries and his family's desire to maintain control over his choices. The clash of perspectives highlights the struggles of fear and familial duty.

Cast

Toshir? Mifune Takashi Shimura Minoru Chiaki Masao Shimizu Eiko Miyoshi Kyoko Aoyama Haruko T?g? Noriko Sengoku Akemi Negishi Hiroshi Tachikawa Kichijir? Ueda Eijir? T?no Yutaka Sada Kamatari Fujiwara Ken Mitsuda