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The Tree of Love
A young doctor, Kozo Tsumura, falls for young nurse Katsue Takaishi. But she's got a secret: she's a widow with a son. Kozo and Katsue decide to run away to Kyoto, but her child suddenly became sick and she just missed the train and Kozo. She makes it to Kyoto finally, but is unable to meet him. Plus she isn't accepted into Kyoto society. She goes back to her hometown and tries to forget him. She quits the hospital to concentrate on her singing. She makes her professional debut with the hit "Aizen Katsura". Kozo is in the audience.
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Plot Summary
In this heartwarming tale, a loving father finds himself in a predicament when his adopted daughter believes he is her biological father and is about to embark on a journey to find him. The father must then scramble to maintain the illusion and protect his daughter from a potentially harsh reality. Complications arise as the truth hovers, testing the bonds of family and love.
Critical Reception
Upon its release, 'The Tree of Love' was generally received as a charming and sentimental family film, fitting for the era's cinematic trends. While not a major critical success, it was appreciated for its wholesome themes and light-hearted approach to complex emotional situations. Audiences found its message of love and belonging comforting.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its sentimental portrayal of family ties.
Appreciated for its light and optimistic tone.
Seen as a pleasant, if unremarkable, melodrama.
Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for this film from 1938 is not readily available.
Fun Fact
The film was one of several 'Jones Family' films produced by 20th Century Fox, which featured a fictional middle-class American family and explored their everyday lives and challenges.
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