{"product_id":"children-hand-in-hand-手をつなぐ子ら-original-japanese-movie-poster-1964-daiei-b2-size-51-5-72-8-cm-t223","title":"“Children Hand in Hand” (手をつなぐ子ら), Original Japanese Movie Poster 1964, Daiei, B2 Size (51.5 × 72.8 cm) — T223","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoriginal Japanese B2 theatrical poster printed in 1964\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSusumu Hani’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChildren Hand in Hand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, distributed by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDaiei\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Its expressive illustration, spacious composition and restrained colours make it a particularly distinctive example of Japanese film advertising from the period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBased on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIchiji Tamura’s story\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, previously filmed by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHiroshi Inagaki in 1948\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Hani’s adaptation draws on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMansaku Itami’s screenplay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with revisions by Hani and Yasuhiko Naitō. The film examines childhood, friendship and the experiences of a boy with an intellectual disability, approaching its subject through the relationships between pupils, teachers and families.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHani’s sensitivity to children’s behaviour gives the film its human warmth. Its educational significance is reflected in the endorsements printed on the poster, including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eselection by Japan’s Ministry of Education\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and recommendations from several cultural and welfare organisations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe artwork conveys this sympathetic approach through a deliberately simple, textured drawing. A tall adult figure stands on the right, head bowed and a bag hanging at his side. Nearby, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etwo children hold hands\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, one raising an arm into the open space above them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSlender utility poles recede into the distance, while small patches of blue suggest clouds. A dark strip of grass anchors the bottom edge. The contrast between the towering adult and the small, animated children gives the image both humour and poignancy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe drawing’s rough, charcoal-like marks are complemented by the enormous Japanese title \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e「手をつなぐ子ら」\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which stretches across the upper section in bold, irregular brush lettering. Muted rust-red credits identify \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edirector Susumu Hani\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDaiei distribution\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, adding warmth to the predominantly black, cream and blue palette.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe artwork bears a small \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“fumito h” signature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e at the lower right and is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eattributed to illustrator Fumito Hirai (平井文人)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its generous open space and beautifully economical imagery, the poster has the appeal of an illustrated print. It is an engaging piece for collectors of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSusumu Hani, Japanese social drama and illustrated cinema posters of the 1960s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Very Good \/ Excellent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease review \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eall photographs, including the front and reverse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, as they show the exact poster for sale.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapanese B2 size: approximately 51.5 × 72.8 cm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStock code: T223.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enot a reproduction or a reprint\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCertificate of Authenticity included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Japan Poster Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57442854830458,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/8859\/4591\/files\/wall-shelf-with-ornaments-2026-10-21T182256.405.jpg?v=1792574673","url":"https:\/\/japanposter.co.uk\/products\/children-hand-in-hand-%e6%89%8b%e3%82%92%e3%81%a4%e3%81%aa%e3%81%90%e5%ad%90%e3%82%89-original-japanese-movie-poster-1964-daiei-b2-size-51-5-72-8-cm-t223","provider":"Japan Poster Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}