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Cast

William Canfield

William Canfield

Voice

Crew

Charles F. Schwep

Charles F. Schwep

Director

Paul F. Heard

Paul F. Heard

Producer

Charles F. Schwep

Charles F. Schwep

Writer

Saburō Isayama

Saburō Isayama

Director of Photography

Masao Kashima

Masao Kashima

Camera Operator

Merle Kendrick

Merle Kendrick

Music

Charles R. Senf

Charles R. Senf

Editor

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Kenji Comes Home

19490.0 / 1035 min
Documentary

Overview

Kenji Comes Home is a 1949 documentary film produced by Paul F. Heard. Written and directed by Charles F. Schwep, it was filmed on location in Japan and employed native actors. The film is the story of Kenji, a repatriated prisoner of war in Japan, and his difficulties in settling down. He is torn between the glowing promises of communism and ideals of his girlfriend Aki's Christian religion. The film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature.