Synopsis
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.
Details
- Zenzō Matsuyama
- September 12, 1981
- Released
- Japan
- Shibata Film Promotion
- 1h 57m
Where to watch
No known streaming options in United States.
