Somersault on the Way
Dec 31, 1950 · 1h 22m
Director
Torajirō SaitōOverview
A young boy named Chomatsu (Misora Hibari) lives with an old man Denbei near the grounds of Asakusa temple as bell ringers. In their house is an Echigo lion mask, a memento of Chomatsu's deceased father. After several incidents of Echigo lion masks being destroyed in the area, a local kingpin Saheiji shows up at Denbei's demanded he hand over the mask, a request Denbei rejects out of pity for Chomatsu. However, after it is accidentally revealed that the mask contains an important map, Saheiji plots to steal the mask. Chomatsu gets involved after his mother makes a sudden reappearance that sends the boy on a roundabout journey that will reveal the truth about his family.
Cast of Somersault on the Way
Crew of Somersault on the Way
About Somersault on the Way
What is Somersault on the Way about?
A young boy named Chomatsu (Misora Hibari) lives with an old man Denbei near the grounds of Asakusa temple as bell ringers. In their house is an Echigo lion mask, a memento of Chomatsu's deceased father. After several incidents of Echigo lion masks being destroyed in the area, a local kingpin Saheiji shows up at Denbei's demanded he hand over the mask, a request Denbei rejects out of pity for…
When was Somersault on the Way released?
Somersault on the Way was released on December 31, 1950.
How long is Somersault on the Way?
Somersault on the Way runs 1 hour 22 minutes (82 minutes).
Who directed Somersault on the Way?
Somersault on the Way was directed by Torajirō Saitō.
Who is in the cast of Somersault on the Way?
The cast of Somersault on the Way includes Hibari Misora (Chomatsu), Kodayu Ichikawa (Denbei), Yoshiko Tsubouchi (Oito), Shunji Sakai (Genroku) and Chikako Miyagi (Umekichi).