Children of the Sun (1938)

Release Date: 1938-05-18
Runtime: 1h 30min
Production Company: Tokyo Hassei
Production Country: Japan
Director: Yutaka Abe
Writer: Yasutaro Yagi

At 38, Seiu marries Masako, who is emotionally distant and attempts suicide. Masako’s past includes being sold into servitude and an unrecognised pregnancy. Seiu learns the truth and accepts Masako and the unborn child, embracing his roles as husband and father. He also reforms a troubled youth at his institution. In a climactic speech, Seiu inspires his students with resilience and love.