The Road to the Spring
泉へのみち
Synopsis
Kyoko is a new writer for the women's magazine "Josei no tomo" female reporter. One day, the magazine receives a letter from a reader, Ume, who, in order to support their ill father at home, was compelled to trade her body to her employer at a factory. Harboring her own grudge against her father for abandoning her and her mother, Kyoko determines to not only write about the factory girl for the magazine but also save Ume in the process. However, Kyoko's investigation forces her to confront a harsh reality while also grappling with the sudden news of her estranged father's own illness and desire to reunite.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Masanori Kakei
- Screenplay & Story
- Ichirō Ikeda
- Original Score
- Akira Ifukube
- Original Title
- 泉へのみち
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- TOHO
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Masanori Kakei
Ichirō Ikeda, Kazuo Hirotsu
Akira Ifukube
Kôichi Iwashita
Department Leadership Roster
Masanori Kakei
Director
Ichirō Ikeda
Screenplay
Kôichi Iwashita
Editor
Akira Ifukube
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Road to the Spring
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Road to the Spring about?
Kyoko is a new writer for the women's magazine "Josei no tomo" female reporter. One day, the magazine receives a letter from a reader, Ume, who, in order to support their ill father at home, was compelled to trade her body to her employer at a factory. Harboring her own grudge against her father for abandoning her and her mother, Kyoko determines to not only write about the factory girl for the magazine but also save Ume in the process. However, Kyoko's investigation forces her to confront a harsh reality while also grappling with the sudden news of her estranged father's own illness and desire to reunite.
Who directed The Road to the Spring?
The Road to the Spring was directed by Masanori Kakei.
Who stars in The Road to the Spring?
The principal cast of The Road to the Spring includes Ineko Arima, Mieko Takamine, Momoko Kôchi, Setsuko Wakayama.
When was The Road to the Spring released and how long is it?
The Road to the Spring was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for The Road to the Spring?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Road to the Spring was composed by Akira Ifukube.