One Wonderful Sunday
β 7.2 Β· 1947 Β· 108m Β· Drama Β· Romance
Two broke sweethearts wander war-scarred Tokyo on a single Sunday, stretching 35 yen as they chase housing, small pleasures, and a little hope.
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