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:
  • Zenzō Matsuyama

Writing:
  • Zenzō Matsuyama

Stars:
Release Date: 1981-09-12
  • Country: JP
  • Language: 日本語
  • Runtime: 117
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