Movie Description
典子は、今
(1981)Overview
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.
Featured Crew
Cast
Noriko Matsubara
Harue Matsubara
Noriko as a girl
Harue's husband
Facts
Original Title典子は、今
Status Released
Release Information
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1981-09-12
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 01h 57m
Production CompaniesShibata Film Promotion,Kinema Tokyo
Genres
- Drama
