A Pale View of Hills
遠い山なみの光
Synopsis
Dual timelines explore a Japanese widow's memories spanning post-war Nagasaki in 1950s and England during 1980s Cold War era, unraveling secrets that intertwine her past and present experiences across borders.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official UK TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-03-01
Top Cast
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Suzu Hirose
Etsuko (1950s)
Fumi Nikaido
Sachiko
Yoh Yoshida
Etsuko (1980s)
Camilla Aiko
Niki
Kouhei Matsushita
Jiro Ogata
Tomokazu Miura
Seiji Ogata
Rie Shibata
Fujiwara
Daichi Watanabe
Shigeo Matsuda
Mio Suzuki
Mariko
Adam Rhys Dee
Pharmacist
Dominic Applewhite
Real Estate Agent
Eishin
Hanako Taira
Haruma Watanabe
Jasmine Rose
American Tourist
Lynette Edwards
Mrs. Waters
Michelle Take
American Tourist
Naoki Hayashida
Udon Shop Customer
Release History & Theatrical Window
Japan-Square Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 4, 2026
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kei Ishikawa
- Screenplay & Story
- Kazuo Ishiguro, Kei Ishikawa
- Original Score
- Paweł Mykietyn
- Original Title
- 遠い山なみの光
- Country of Origin
- Japan, United Kingdom, Poland, Singapore
- Spoken Languages
- English, Japanese
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- Production Studios
- BUN-BUKU, Number 9 Films, U-NEXT, Lava Films, DESMAR, GAGA Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kei Ishikawa
Kazuo Ishiguro, Kei Ishikawa
Paweł Mykietyn
Piotr Niemyjski
Kei Ishikawa
Kazuo Ishiguro, Hiroaki Ishiguro, Marta Gmosińska, Elizabeth Karlsen, Stephen Wooley
Department Leadership Roster
Kei Ishikawa
Director
Hiroaki Ishiguro
Producer
Kei Ishikawa
Editor
Piotr Niemyjski
Director of Photography
Paweł Mykietyn
Original Music Composer
Marta Gmosińska
Producer
Elizabeth Karlsen
Producer
Stephen Wooley
Producer
Mariusz Włodarski
Producer
Miyuki Fukuma
Producer
Matthew Price
Costume Design
Sayaka Takahashi
Costume Design
Adam Marshall
Production Design
Hiroyuki Wagatsuma
Production Design
Kei Ishikawa
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
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2025-2026 (TV/Mov)
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Pale View of Hills
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What is A Pale View of Hills about?
Dual timelines explore a Japanese widow's memories spanning post-war Nagasaki in 1950s and England during 1980s Cold War era, unraveling secrets that intertwine her past and present experiences across borders.
Who directed A Pale View of Hills?
A Pale View of Hills was directed by Kei Ishikawa.
Who stars in A Pale View of Hills?
The principal cast of A Pale View of Hills includes Suzu Hirose, Fumi Nikaido, Yoh Yoshida, Camilla Aiko, Kouhei Matsushita.
When was A Pale View of Hills released and how long is it?
A Pale View of Hills was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 2h 3m.
Who composed the musical score for A Pale View of Hills?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Pale View of Hills was composed by Paweł Mykietyn.
Is A Pale View of Hills based on a book or true story?
A Pale View of Hills is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Kazuo Ishiguro".
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Pale View of Hills?
A Pale View of Hills holds official age classifications: GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.).