Plot — What is Somersault on the Way about?
A young boy named Chomatsu (Misora Hibari) lives with an old man Denbei near the grounds of Asakusa temple as bell ringers. In their house is an Echigo lion mask, a memento of Chomatsu's deceased father. After several incidents of Echigo lion masks being destroyed in the area, a local kingpin Saheiji shows up at Denbei's demanded he hand over the mask, a request Denbei rejects out of pity for Chomatsu. However, after it is accidentally revealed that the mask contains an important map, Saheiji plots to steal the mask. Chomatsu gets involved after his mother makes a sudden reappearance that sends the boy on a roundabout journey that will reveal the truth about his family.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 1950 |
| Genre | Music, Drama |
| Language | Japanese |
| Runtime | 82 min |
Somersault on the Way — FAQ
Is Somersault on the Way worth watching? A young boy named Chomatsu (Misora Hibari) lives with an old man Denbei near the grounds of Asakusa temple as bell ringers. In their house is an Echigo lion mask, a memento of Chomatsu's deceased father. After several in
Who directed Somersault on the Way? Directed by Torajirō Saitō.
Who is in the cast of Somersault on the Way? It stars Hibari Misora, Kodayu Ichikawa, Yoshiko Tsubouchi, Shunji Sakai, Chikako Miyagi, Kōkichi Takada and more.
Where can I stream Somersault on the Way? Streaming availability for Somersault on the Way is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did Somersault on the Way release? It released in 1950.
