Kenji Comes Home

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.

Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
35 mins
Status
Finished
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Type
Movie
Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
35 mins
Status
Finished
Start Date
Jan 1, 1949
Season
1949
Average Score
65%
Mean Score
65%
Ratings
2
Popularity
2
Favorites
0
Reviews
0
Producers
Protestant Film Commission
Genres
Documentary
Country
United States

Description

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.

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Japanese

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