This Is Noriko
10.0
1 votes
1981
1h 57m
Drama
Overview
Fictionalized account of 20-year-old Noriko Tsuji, a real-life victim of a severe birth defect which afflicted 8,000 Japanese, children whose mothers took the sedative thalidomide during pregnancy. Tsuji has stunted flipper-like arms amputated at the behest of a father who deserted her soon after her birth. Nonetheless, the resourceful Noriko uses her feet to accomplish most of the tasks others would do with their hands.
Directed by Zenzō Matsuyama
Top cast
Details
Status
Released
Release date
September 12, 1981
Budget
—
Revenue
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Language
Japanese
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