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19802h 3m7.4(30)

A Distant Cry from Spring

遙かなる山の呼び声

A man, a woman, and her son – three lives thrown together on a stormy night.

Drama
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1980-03-15
2h 3m
JA
Released
Shochiku

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The quiet life of a mother and her young son living on a farm in Hokkaido is changed by the arrival of a man who ignites flames of romance in the heart of the mother and shows her boy the importance of grit and kindness, but then he leaves with the autumn wind.

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About A Distant Cry from Spring

A man, a woman, and her son – three lives thrown together on a stormy night.

The quiet life of a mother and her young son living on a farm in Hokkaido is changed by the arrival of a man who ignites flames of romance in the heart of the mother and shows her boy the importance of grit and kindness, but then he leaves with the autumn wind. Running 123 minutes.

A Distant Cry from Spring Cast and Characters

The cast features Ken Takakura (as Kosaku Tajima), Chieko Baisho (as Tamiko Kazami), Hidetaka Yoshioka (as Takeshi Kazami), Tetsuya Takeda (as Katsuo), and Noko Konoha (as Kayoko). Their performances are a major reason A Distant Cry from Spring has built such a passionate audience.

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A Distant Cry from Spring runs for 123 minutes (about 2.1 hours).

Is A Distant Cry from Spring good? What's the rating?

A Distant Cry from Spring holds a 7.4/10 rating based on 30 reviews — well above average.

Who is in the cast of A Distant Cry from Spring?

The main cast includes Ken Takakura, Chieko Baisho, Hidetaka Yoshioka, and Tetsuya Takeda, plus a strong supporting ensemble.

Is A Distant Cry from Spring available in Japanese?

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When was A Distant Cry from Spring released?

A Distant Cry from Spring was released in 1980.

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What is A Distant Cry from Spring about?

A Distant Cry from Spring is a Drama film. The quiet life of a mother and her young son living on a farm in Hokkaido is changed by the arrival of a man who ignites flames of romance in the heart of the mother and shows her boy the importance of grit and kindness, but then he leaves with the autumn wind.

When was A Distant Cry from Spring released?

A Distant Cry from Spring was released on March 15, 1980. It has a runtime of 2h 3m. The film was produced by Shochiku.

Who stars in A Distant Cry from Spring?

A Distant Cry from Spring stars Ken Takakura, Chieko Baisho, Hidetaka Yoshioka and Tetsuya Takeda. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.

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