The Refugee (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film
Released in 1955, The Refugee is a drama film directed by Yoshitaro Nomura, running about 135 minutes.
What it’s about. A Chinese medical student named Gan Shosho finds himself cut off from his homeland as he is studying in Japan during the outbreak of the war. Despite his difficult circumstances, he finds love in the form of Sachiko and the two marry. They later travel to Nanjing to live a new life together where Sachiko and Shaochang cooperate with the Japanese-backed government. Their ultimate hope is to secure peace but their idealism is not enough to keep them together through brutal times and with the end of the war the two find themselves facing a divorce... --Osaka Asian Film Festival
Who’s in it. The Refugee stars Keiko Kishi as Sachiko, Keiji Sada as Shaochang, Shin Saburi and Yūnosuke Itō, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Refugee page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Refugee tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Refugee (1955)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Refugee change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Refugee?
- The Refugee stars Keiko Kishi, Keiji Sada, Shin Saburi, Yūnosuke Itō and Chishū Ryū.
- When was The Refugee released?
- The Refugee was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 135 minutes.