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1h 10m

The Spring That Never Was

Synopsis

Genshichi, a child of poor farmers, enrolls in an army flight school. There, he meets an instructor named Sekine. As the war situation worsens day by day, Sekine begins to teach kamikaze attacks. Having lost his family, Sekine volunteers for a kamikaze attack and heads to the base where he finds Genshichi. The two board a two-seater plane and depart for Okinawa on a kamikaze mission.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Kaname Kobayashi
Original Title
The Spring That Never Was
Spoken Languages
Japanese
Runtime
1h 10m

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Kaname Kobayashi

Department Leadership Roster

Kaname Kobayashi

Director

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Spring That Never Was.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Spring That Never Was

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Spring That Never Was about?

Genshichi, a child of poor farmers, enrolls in an army flight school. There, he meets an instructor named Sekine. As the war situation worsens day by day, Sekine begins to teach kamikaze attacks. Having lost his family, Sekine volunteers for a kamikaze attack and heads to the base where he finds Genshichi. The two board a two-seater plane and depart for Okinawa on a kamikaze mission.

Who directed The Spring That Never Was?

The Spring That Never Was was directed by Kaname Kobayashi.

Who stars in The Spring That Never Was?

The principal cast of The Spring That Never Was includes Jun Ajino.

When was The Spring That Never Was released and how long is it?

The Spring That Never Was was released in the theatrical window with a total runtime of 1h 10m.