Japan Synopsis
生きものの記録
Kiichi Nakajima, an elderly foundry owner, is convinced that Japan will be affected by an imminent nuclear war, and resolves to move his family to safety in Brazil. His family decides to have him ruled incompetent and Dr. Harada, a Domestic Court counselor, attempts to arbitrate.
The 1954–1956 Japan Window
24 Japan films released in this three-year window, ranked here by audience rating. I Live in Fear sits at position #8.
Other Titles From TOHO
The 1950s Japan Landscape
Catalog density by release year in the 1950s. Highlighted year (yellow) is when I Live in Fear premiered. 76 total titles in this decade from Japan.
Reception Benchmarks
Ranked #1,573 of 4,579 Japan films indexed here (66th percentile by TMDB audience score).
Rating is +0.4 points above the Japan average of 6.9/10.
Among Japan Drama productions specifically: #683 of 1,933 (top 35%).
Production Details
| Primary Country | Japan |
|---|---|
| Original Language | Japanese |
| Production Companies | TOHO |
| Runtime | 1h 43m |
| Release Date | November 22, 1955 |
| IMDb | tt0048198 |