Burden of Love

Set in postwar Japan, this comedy drama centers on a Minister of Health and Welfare who advocates for a birth control program. The plot focuses on the irony that follows his proposal, as the women in his own family begin becoming pregnant one after another.

Directed by Yūzō Kawashima, this 1955 production from Nikkatsu Corporation follows his earlier works, including Young Miss Executive and Junketsu kakumei. Kawashima also co-wrote the screenplay alongside Ruiju Yanagisawa. The film features a cast of 24 credited actors, with leading roles played by Sō Yamamura, Tatsuya Mihashi, Isuzu Yamada, Mie Kitahara, Yukiko Todoroki, and Eijirō Tōno.

The movie has a runtime of 110 minutes. Based on audience feedback, it holds a rating of 6.6/10 on IMDb from 212 votes.