Japan Synopsis
煙突の見える場所
Gosho’s most celebrated film both in Japan and the West, Where Chimneys Are Seen is perhaps the most compelling example of his concern for, and insights into, the everyday lives of lower-middle-class people. Based on Rinzo Shiina’s novel of the absurd, the film depicts the lives of two couples against the backdrop of Tokyo’s growing industrialization during the 1950s.
The 1952–1954 Japan Window
19 Japan films released in this three-year window, ranked here by audience rating. Where Chimneys Are Seen sits at position #19.
Other Titles From Shintoho Company
The 1950s Japan Landscape
Catalog density by release year in the 1950s. Highlighted year (yellow) is when Where Chimneys Are Seen premiered. 76 total titles in this decade from Japan.
Reception Benchmarks
Ranked #3,215 of 4,579 Japan films indexed here (30th percentile by TMDB audience score).
Rating is -0.4 points below the Japan average of 6.9/10.
Among Japan Drama productions specifically: #1,409 of 1,933 (top 73%).
Production Details
| Primary Country | Japan |
|---|---|
| Original Language | Japanese |
| Production Companies | Shintoho Company |
| Runtime | 1h 48m |
| Release Date | March 5, 1953 |
| IMDb | tt0045731 |