The Comb of Oroku

The Comb of Oroku (1935) is a drama film directed by Daisuke Itō.

Once a wealthy local land owner, Toranosuke has long since fallen on hard times. Social ostracism befalls those who neglect communal duties and Toranosuke's life goes down hill by being exiled from the village. The story evolves around brother and sister Umakichi and Oroku left alone by their father.

Cast

Ichirō Tsukida

Umakichi

Eiji Nakano

Kenzo

Daijiro Natsukawa

Takichi

Taisuke Matsumoto

Toranosuke

Arata Shibata

Junichiro Nakamura

Painter

Susumu Ikame

Boy

Junichi Kitamura

Old man

Teru Komai

Shunta

Atsushi Takada

Kinue Utagawa

Oroku

Shizuko Takizawa

Okinu's mother