This Is Noriko
Overview
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.
About This Is Noriko (1981)
Released in 1981, This Is Noriko is a drama film from Shibata Film Promotion (Japan). It was directed by Zenzō Matsuyama and written by Zenzō Matsuyama. The cast is led by Noriko Tsuji, Misako Watanabe, Fumie Kashiyama, Hajime Izu and Mizuho Suzuki. With a runtime of 1h 57m, the film averages 10.0/10 across 1 TMDB ratings.
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