Kenji Comes Home

194935mNo ratings yet

Documentary

Overview

Kenji Comes Home is a 1949 documentary film produced by Paul F. Heard. Written and directed by Charles F. Schwep, it was filmed on location in Japan and employed native actors. The film is the story of Kenji, a repatriated prisoner of war in Japan, and his difficulties in settling down. He is torn between the glowing promises of communism and ideals of his girlfriend Aki's Christian religion. The film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature.

Details

Status: Released
Release date: January 1, 1949
Original language: English
Spoken languages: English, Japanese
Countries: United States of America
Production: Protestant Film Commission
Cast: William Canfield
Director: Charles F. Schwep
Writer: Charles F. Schwep
Producer: Paul F. Heard
Cinematography: Saburō Isayama
Budget: Not recorded
Revenue: Not recorded
IMDb: tt0041542