

Earth(1939)
Kanji is a poor peasant widower who struggles to earn a living for his daughter and himself and to pay off his father-in-law's debts.

Movie: Earth
Top 10 Billed Cast
Yokichi
Kane
Gen-San
Tami

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Kanji is a poor peasant widower who struggles to earn a living for his daughter and himself and to pay off his father-in-law's debts.
Release Date
1939-04-13
Average
7.4
Rating:
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