Kenji Comes Home

Kenji Comes Home 1949 Directed by Charles F. Schwep

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.

Country USA

Production Country USA

Language English

Spoken Languages English , Japanese

Gnere Documentary

Production Company Protestant Film Commission

Release Date 1 January 1949

35 mins