This Is Noriko
Sep 12, 1981 · 1h 57m
Director
Zenzō MatsuyamaOverview
Fictionalized account of 20-year-old Noriko Tsuji, a real-life victim of a severe birth defect which afflicted 8,000 Japanese, children whose mothers took the sedative thalidomide during pregnancy. Tsuji has stunted flipper-like arms amputated at the behest of a father who deserted her soon after her birth. Nonetheless, the resourceful Noriko uses her feet to accomplish most of the tasks others would do with their hands.
Cast of This Is Noriko
Crew of This Is Noriko
About This Is Noriko
What is This Is Noriko about?
Fictionalized account of 20-year-old Noriko Tsuji, a real-life victim of a severe birth defect which afflicted 8,000 Japanese, children whose mothers took the sedative thalidomide during pregnancy. Tsuji has stunted flipper-like arms amputated at the behest of a father who deserted her soon after her birth. Nonetheless, the resourceful Noriko uses her feet to accomplish most of the tasks others…
When was This Is Noriko released?
This Is Noriko was released on September 12, 1981.
How long is This Is Noriko?
This Is Noriko runs 1 hour 57 minutes (117 minutes).
Who directed This Is Noriko?
This Is Noriko was directed by Zenzō Matsuyama.
Who is in the cast of This Is Noriko?
The cast of This Is Noriko includes Noriko Tsuji (Noriko Matsubara), Misako Watanabe (Harue Matsubara), Fumie Kashiyama, Hajime Izu and Mizuho Suzuki.