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A Distant Cry from Spring

A Distant Cry from Spring

A Distant Cry from Spring
1980 2h 3m7.3

A Distant Cry from Spring

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

Drama
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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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DirectorYoji Yamada
ScreenplayYoji Yamada, Yoshitaka Asama
StatusReleased
ReleasedMarch 15, 1980
CountryJapan
Languageja
Runtime2h 3m
BudgetN/A
RevenueN/A
Rating⭐ 7.3 / 10
IMDb⭐ 7.6 / 10
Votes29
GenresDrama
StudioShochiku
CollectionTamiko Trilogy
Original遙かなる山の呼び声

Photos11

Cast

Ken Takakura

Ken Takakura

Kosaku Tajima

Chieko Baisho

Chieko Baisho

Tamiko Kazami

Hidetaka Yoshioka

Hidetaka Yoshioka

Takeshi Kazami

Tetsuya Takeda

Tetsuya Takeda

Katsuo

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Noko Konoha

Kayoko

Mizuho Suzuki

Mizuho Suzuki

Shuunichiro Tajima

Tokuko Sugiyama

Tokuko Sugiyama

Housewife Next Door

Tappei Shimokawa

Tappei Shimokawa

🎭

Taijirou Ono

Yasuhisa Sonoda

Yasuhisa Sonoda

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Takuji Aoki

Gō Awazu

Gō Awazu

Saburo Abuta

Kyōichi Satō

Kyōichi Satō

🎭

Megumi Otake

Kazuhiko Kasai

Kazuhiko Kasai

🎭

Seiji Shinohara

🎭

Keiji Tsuchida

Nobuo Takagi

Nobuo Takagi

🎭

Masao Irie

Hajime Hana

Hajime Hana

Kiyoshi Atsumi

Kiyoshi Atsumi

Kondo

Masanori Hata

Masanori Hata

Veterinarian

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Frequently Asked Questions about A Distant Cry from Spring

Where can I watch A Distant Cry from Spring?

A Distant Cry from Spring (1980) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

What is A Distant Cry from Spring about?

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.

Who directed A Distant Cry from Spring?

A Distant Cry from Spring (1980) was directed by Yoji Yamada. The film is a Drama production with a runtime of 2h 3m, rated 7.3/10.

How long is A Distant Cry from Spring?

A Distant Cry from Spring runs 2h 3m (123 minutes total). Audience rating: 7.3/10 from 29 votes. Genre: Drama.

Is A Distant Cry from Spring worth watching?

A Distant Cry from Spring is rated 7.3/10 by 29 viewers — well-rated and generally recommended. A good pick for Drama fans.