The Inheritance
1962 • 108 min • Drama
Synopsis
A dying businessman intends to will ¥200 million to his three illegitimate children, but his associates scheme to take advantage of the situation.
Our family guide
Best from age 10- 73 Audience · 31 · 100%
A dying businessman plans to leave his fortune to his three illegitimate children, but his greedy associates conspire to seize the inheritance. The story explores themes of family, deception, and morality as the characters navigate this complex situation.
- Violence & peril
- 2/10
- Language
- 1/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 2/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 1/10
- Scary moments
- 2/10
Heads up
- Discussions of a character passing away
- Characters try to scheme for money
- Some emotional tension and conflict
What it models well
- Family connections and responsibilities
- Consequences of greed
- Justice and fairness
Talk about it after
- What makes a family?
- Why do people try to deceive others?
- The importance of honesty
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Top billed cast
Director: Masaki Kobayashi • Crew: Koichi Inagaki
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 7.3/10 (31)
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- IMDb
- tt0056135