---
title: "In Search of Mother"
year: 1962
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/in-search-of-mother-1962"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 282975
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 83
community_rating: 6.6
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# In Search of Mother (1962) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/in-search-of-mother-1962

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

In Search of Mother is a film first released in 1962. Catalogued under Drama. Produced and broadcast by Toei Company. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A yakuza hunts for his mother in Edo, risking everything to abandon his violent life."

### Why Watch
- Compelling quest for family in a historical setting
- Tense cat‑and‑mouse chase with rival gangsters
- Atmospheric depiction of Edo

### Caveats & Content Note
- Short runtime may limit character development
- Genre focuses on drama and yakuza themes, which may not appeal to all viewers
- Tone & Suitability: The film includes gritty yakuza violence and tense chase scenes, making it appropriate for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: dramatic, gritty, period, tense

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/in-search-of-mother-1962#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Tai Katō
- **Networks / Studios**: Toei Company

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Kinnosuke Nakamura** as *Banba no Chutaro*
- **Hiroki Matsukata** as *Kanamachi no Hanjiro*
- **Keiko Okawa** as *Otose*
- **Michiyo Kogure** as *Ohama*
- **Hitomi Nakahara** as *Onui*
- **Isao Yamagata** as *Yosuke*
- **Kensaku Hara** as *Kingoro*
- **Shizue Natsukawa** as *Omura*
- **Chieko Naniwa** as *Obah*
- **Sadako Sawamura** as *Otora*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What drives the protagonist?
He is motivated to find his mother and leave his yakuza life behind.

### Q: When was the film released?
It premiered in Japan on January 14, 1962.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately one hour and twenty‑three minutes.

### Q: What genre does the film belong to?
It is classified as a drama set in a historical period.

### Q: Is the story set in a specific location?
The narrative takes place in Edo, the historic name for Tokyo.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [In Search of Mother — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/282975)

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