This Is Noriko (1981)
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.
Directing:
Writing:
Stars:
- Zenzō Matsuyama
Writing:
- Zenzō Matsuyama
Stars:
Release Date: 1981-09-12
- Country: JP
- Language: 日本語
- Runtime: 117
Harue's husband
Harue Matsubara
