Wuthering Heights
嵐が丘
“When I go to hell, you will be with me.....”
Synopsis
Young orphan Onimaru is adopted by the wealthy Yamabe family and moves into their estate, Wuthering Heights. Soon, the new resident falls for his compassionate foster sister, Kinu. The two share a remarkable bond that seems unbreakable until Kinu, feeling the pressure of social convention, suppresses her feelings and marries Mitsuhiko, a man of means who befits her stature. Onimaru vows to win her back.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yoshishige Yoshida
- Screenplay & Story
- Yoshishige Yoshida
- Original Score
- Tōru Takemitsu
- Original Title
- 嵐が丘
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 2h 12m
- Production Studios
- Mediactuel, Seiyu
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yoshishige Yoshida
Yoshishige Yoshida, Emily Brontë
Tōru Takemitsu
Junichiro Hayashi
Takao Shiroe
Francis von Büren, Kazunobu Yamaguchi
Department Leadership Roster
Yoshishige Yoshida
Director
Junichiro Hayashi
Director of Photography
Tōru Takemitsu
Original Music Composer
Francis von Büren
Producer
Kazunobu Yamaguchi
Producer
Takao Shiroe
Editor
Yoshishige Yoshida
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wuthering Heights
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Wuthering Heights about?
Young orphan Onimaru is adopted by the wealthy Yamabe family and moves into their estate, Wuthering Heights. Soon, the new resident falls for his compassionate foster sister, Kinu. The two share a remarkable bond that seems unbreakable until Kinu, feeling the pressure of social convention, suppresses her feelings and marries Mitsuhiko, a man of means who befits her stature. Onimaru vows to win her back.
Who directed Wuthering Heights?
Wuthering Heights was directed by Yoshishige Yoshida.
Who stars in Wuthering Heights?
The principal cast of Wuthering Heights includes Yūsaku Matsuda, Yuko Tanaka, Rentaro Mikuni, Tatsuo Nadaka, Eri Ishida.
When was Wuthering Heights released and how long is it?
Wuthering Heights was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 2h 12m.
Who composed the musical score for Wuthering Heights?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Wuthering Heights was composed by Tōru Takemitsu.
Is Wuthering Heights based on a book or true story?
Wuthering Heights is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Emily Brontë".