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The Orphan Brother

The Orphan Brother

6,3 /10 (12 Votes)
1961 JA 83 min

Overview

After their father quarrels with local military men, Anju and Zushio are forced to flee, but they are captured and sold into slavery. When their mother dies, they are sold to Sansho the Bailiff, a cruel man who subjects them to hideous torments. While Anju falls into a lake and is transformed into a swan, Zushio escapes and after being adopted to a nobleman grows to a young man. He will then fight to defeat the evil Dayu and free all the slaves.

Release date

19/07/1961

Votes

12

Popularity

1.2

Status

Released

Original title

安寿と厨子王丸

Language

JA

Runtime

83 min

Original Soundtrack

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