Kabei: Our Mother
An inspiring story of a mother's courage in a time of war.
Set in Tokyo in 1940, the peaceful life of the Nogami Family suddenly changes when the father, Shigeru, is arrested and accused of being a Communist. His wife Kayo works frantically from morning to night to maintain the household and bring up her two daughters with the support of Shigeru's sister Hisako and Shigeru's ex-student Yamazaki, but her husband does not return. WWII breaks out and casts dark shadows on the entire country, but Kayo still tries to keep her cheerful determination, and sustain the family with her love. This is an emotional drama of a mother and an eternal message for peace.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: 母べえ
- Genres: Family, Drama
- Release Date: 2008-01-26
- Runtime: 133 minutes
- Rating: 7.2/10 (37 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: Asahi Broadcasting Corporation, Eisei Gekijo, Hakuhodo DY Media Partners, Sumitomo Corporation, TV Asahi, Yahoo! Japan, Yomiuri Shimbun Company, Strand Releasing, Shochiku, Tokyo FM
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 2.0731
- Languages: Japanese
Cast & Crew
Mirai Shida
as Hatsuko Nogami
Tadanobu Asano
as Yamazaki Toru
Chieko Baisho
as Hatsuko Nogami
Denden
as Fukuda
Sayuri Yoshinaga
as Kayo Nogami
Mitsuru Fukikoshi
as Shigeru Nogami
Keiko Toda
as Teruyo Nogami
Daisuke Gori
as Toru
Koen Kondo
as Komiyama
Rei Dan
as Hisako
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Trailers & Clips
Kabei - Official Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kabei: Our Mother?▼
Kabei: Our Mother is a Family, Drama movie directed by . It was released on 2008-01-26.
Who are the main actors in Kabei: Our Mother?▼
The main cast includes Mirai Shida, Tadanobu Asano, Chieko Baisho, Denden, Sayuri Yoshinaga, .
Where can I watch Kabei: Our Mother online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Kabei: Our Mother is available.
Is Kabei: Our Mother based on a true story?▼
An inspiring story of a mother's courage in a time of war.
What is the IMDb rating of Kabei: Our Mother?▼
Kabei: Our Mother has an IMDb rating of 7.2/10 based on 37 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of Kabei: Our Mother?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for Kabei: Our Mother?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Asahi Broadcasting Corporation, Eisei Gekijo, Hakuhodo DY Media Partners, Sumitomo Corporation, TV Asahi, Yahoo! Japan, Yomiuri Shimbun Company, Strand Releasing, Shochiku, Tokyo FM. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was Kabei: Our Mother filmed?▼
Kabei: Our Mother was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is Kabei: Our Mother?▼
The total runtime of Kabei: Our Mother is 133 minutes.
Is Kabei: Our Mother suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to Kabei: Our Mother?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Kabei: Our Mother.
Does Kabei: Our Mother have a post-credit scene?▼
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