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Song of Youth

Song of Youth

Mar 21, 1930

Director

Yoshinobu Ikeda

Overview

Shirō Kuroki, the adopted son of the Yamada family, shares a deep and mutual love with his foster sister, Kinuko Yamada. His commitment to political and social causes, however, provokes the anger of his foster father, who casts him out of the household. Forced into exile, Shirō faces hardship and struggle. The film was based on a serialized novel written by the poet Byakuren (real name Akiko Yanagiwara) and echoes the real-life scandal known as the Byakuren incident.

About Song of Youth

What is Song of Youth about?

Shirō Kuroki, the adopted son of the Yamada family, shares a deep and mutual love with his foster sister, Kinuko Yamada. His commitment to political and social causes, however, provokes the anger of his foster father, who casts him out of the household. Forced into exile, Shirō faces hardship and struggle. The film was based on a serialized novel written by the poet Byakuren (real name Akiko…

When was Song of Youth released?

Song of Youth was released on March 21, 1930.

Who directed Song of Youth?

Song of Youth was directed by Yoshinobu Ikeda.

Who is in the cast of Song of Youth?

The cast of Song of Youth includes Sozo Okada (Shiro Kuroki), Kinuyo Tanaka (Kinuko Yamada), Hiroko Kawasaki, Ryōtarō Mizushima and Shinichi Himori.