Home from the Sea
故郷
Synopsis
On a beautiful island in Seto Inner Sea, Seichi and Minko make their living by transporting rocks to construction sites by boat. They cherish the deepest affection for this piece of land they call home, and the simple life they lead. But rapid industrial growth makes it all but impossible to continue their chosen living style, and they are forced to leave their beloved hometown in search of a brighter future. But their hometown lingers on their hearts, and they dream of a time when they may once again return.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yoji Yamada
- Screenplay & Story
- Yoji Yamada, Akira Miyazaki
- Original Score
- Masaru Satō
- Original Title
- 故郷
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Shochiku
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yoji Yamada
Yoji Yamada, Akira Miyazaki
Masaru Satō
Tetsuo Takaha
Iwao Ishii
Kiyoshi Shimazu
Department Leadership Roster
Yoji Yamada
Director
Iwao Ishii
Editor
Kiyoshi Shimazu
Producer
Yoji Yamada
Screenplay
Akira Miyazaki
Screenplay
Tetsuo Takaha
Director of Photography
Masaru Satō
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Home from the Sea
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What is Home from the Sea about?
On a beautiful island in Seto Inner Sea, Seichi and Minko make their living by transporting rocks to construction sites by boat. They cherish the deepest affection for this piece of land they call home, and the simple life they lead. But rapid industrial growth makes it all but impossible to continue their chosen living style, and they are forced to leave their beloved hometown in search of a brighter future. But their hometown lingers on their hearts, and they dream of a time when they may once again return.
Who directed Home from the Sea?
Home from the Sea was directed by Yoji Yamada.
Who stars in Home from the Sea?
The principal cast of Home from the Sea includes Chieko Baisho, Hisashi Igawa, Chishū Ryū, Gin Maeda, Yuriko Abe.
When was Home from the Sea released and how long is it?
Home from the Sea was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Home from the Sea?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Home from the Sea was composed by Masaru Satō.