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This Is Noriko (1981)

September 12, 1981 (JP) Drama • 117m

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.

Director

Zenzō Matsuyama

Top Billed

Noriko Tsuji

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Status

Released

Original Language

JA

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