The Long Darkness
忍ぶ川
Synopsis
The relationship between Tetsuro, a university student from a disgraced, burdened family, and Shino, a waitress supporting her impoverished relatives. The couple decides to marry despite the significant emotional and social hardships each faces, viewing their love as a means to overcome the shame and despair inherited from their pasts.
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Komaki Kurihara
Shino
Gō Katō
Tetsuro
Yasushi Nagata
Tetsuro's father
Hisako Takihana
Tetsuro's mother
Kinzō Shin
Shino's father
Kaneko Iwasaki
Kayo
Kayoko Onishi
Sayako
Hisashi Igawa
Tetsuro's brother
Kin Sugai
Wellwisher on train
Toshie Kimura
Okami
Karin Yamaguchi
Aya
Yuriko Abe
Shino's mother
Isao Hashimoto
Ken'ichi Matsuno
Kazuo Tachibana
Shinobu Tsuruta
Wataru Kobayashi
Nobuko Miyamoto
Tetsuro's other sister
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 3, 1973
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kei Kumai
- Screenplay & Story
- Kei Kumai, Keiji Hasebe, Tetsuo Miura
- Original Score
- Teizō Matsumura
- Original Title
- 忍ぶ川
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
- Production Studios
- Haiyuza Theater Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kei Kumai
Kei Kumai, Keiji Hasebe, Tetsuo Miura
Teizō Matsumura
Kiyomi Kuroda
Mitsuyo Tanji
Hideyuki Shiino, Masayuki Satō
Department Leadership Roster
Kei Kumai
Director
Kei Kumai
Writer
Kiyomi Kuroda
Director of Photography
Teizō Matsumura
Original Music Composer
Keiji Hasebe
Writer
Mitsuyo Tanji
Editor
Hideyuki Shiino
Producer
Masayuki Satō
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Long Darkness.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Long Darkness
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Long Darkness about?
The relationship between Tetsuro, a university student from a disgraced, burdened family, and Shino, a waitress supporting her impoverished relatives. The couple decides to marry despite the significant emotional and social hardships each faces, viewing their love as a means to overcome the shame and despair inherited from their pasts.
Who directed The Long Darkness?
The Long Darkness was directed by Kei Kumai.
Who stars in The Long Darkness?
The principal cast of The Long Darkness includes Komaki Kurihara, Gō Katō, Yasushi Nagata, Hisako Takihana, Kinzō Shin.
When was The Long Darkness released and how long is it?
The Long Darkness was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 2h 1m.
Who composed the musical score for The Long Darkness?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Long Darkness was composed by Teizō Matsumura.
Is The Long Darkness based on a book or true story?
The Long Darkness is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Tetsuo Miura".