breaking the fourth wall,tokyo, japan,poverty,fiancé fiancée relationship,post war japan,occupation

One Wonderful Sunday (1947)

Poster for One Wonderful Sunday

Yuzo and his fiancée Masako spend their Sunday afternoon together, trying to have a good time on just thirty-five yen. They manage to have many small adventures, especially because Masako's optimism and belief in dreams is able to lift Yuzo from his realistic despair.

Cast & Crew

Director
Akira Kurosawa
  • Profile picture of Isao Numasaki
    Yuzo Isao Numasaki
  • Profile picture of Chieko Nakakita
    Masako Chieko Nakakita
  • Profile picture of Zeko Nakamura
    Dessert Shop Owner Zeko Nakamura
  • Profile picture of Ichirō Sugai
    Black-marketeer Ichirō Sugai
  • Profile picture of Masao Shimizu
    Dance Hall Manager Masao Shimizu
  • Profile picture of Tokuji Kobayashi
    Overweight apartment receptionist Tokuji Kobayashi
  • Profile picture of Sachio Sakai
    Shady Ticket Man Sachio Sakai

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Keywords

  • breaking the fourth wall
  • tokyo, japan
  • poverty
  • fiancé fiancée relationship
  • post war japan
  • occupation