Kenji Comes Home
35 mins
Kenji Comes Home is a 1949 documentary film produced by Paul F. Heard. Written and directed by Charles F. Schwep, it was filmed on location in Japan and employed native actors. The film is the story of Kenji, a repatriated prisoner of war in Japan, and his difficulties in settling down. He is torn between the glowing promises of communism and ideals of his girlfriend Aki's Christian religion. The film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature.
William Canfield
Voice
Charles F. Schwep
Director
Charles F. Schwep
Writer
Paul F. Heard
Producer
Saburō Isayama
Director of Photography
Masao Kashima
Camera Operator
Merle Kendrick
Music
Charles R. Senf
Editor