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Mother Never Dies
JAPAN · 1942

Mother Never Dies

Mikio Naruse
maternal sacrifice family legacy grief and loss inspiration and motivation death and memory
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Synopsis

The premature death of a young mother serves as inspiration for her husband and son.

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