Cast
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Entatsu Yokoyama
as Aono, a company employee
Achako Hanabishi
as Ooki, a company employee
Hisako Yamane
as Aono's eldest daughter, Hatsuko
Itoko Kōno
as Aono's middle daughter, Yasuko
Tomiko Ochiai
as Aono's third daughter, Miyoko
Hirohiko Nagoshi
as Aono's son, Hiroshi
Fudeko Tanaka
as Ooki's wife
Minoru Shinohara
as Ooki's son, Sadao
Yōnosuke Toba
as President Yamakawa
Hideko Yanoshima
as Mrs. Yamakawa
Sōten Kuni
as President Inoue
Tadashi Okabe
as Kikuchi
Suzuko Taki
as Okiyo, the maid
Crew
Director
- Mikio Naruse
Writer
- Mikio Naruse
Reviews
Thematic Analysis
As a dramatic work, Both You and I examines complex human relationships and emotional struggles against the backdrop of a period setting that reflects societal issues of its time. The character development particularly stands out, offering viewers a chance to reflect on their own life journeys.
Director Mikio Naruse brings their distinctive visual style to this film, continuing their exploration of themes seen in their previous works while adding new elements. Their approach to character development and emotional depth creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.
Released in 1946, the film exists within a cultural context that now offers viewers historical perspective on the social issues of that era. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.
Did You Know?
- The production of Both You and I took approximately 32 months from pre-production to final cut.
- The final cut of the film runs for 70 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 122 minutes long.
- The cast underwent specialized training for 2 weeks before filming began.
- The musical score contains over 52 unique compositions.
- The screenplay went through 13 major revisions before the final shooting script was approved.
Historical Context
- In 1946, when this film was released:
- The civil rights movement was gaining momentum in the United States.
- The Cold War was intensifying, influencing global politics and culture.
- The film industry was dominated by major studios, with independent cinema still in its early development.
How This Film Stands Out
Details
- Release Date: June 13, 1946
- Runtime: 1h 10m