The Far Road
遠い一本の道
Synopsis
Set in the time of steam locomotives and covering a period of almost 30 years, this sensitive film tells the story of the wife of a railroad worker in the northern part of Japan. The ferocious local class restrictions work to keep her husband in his place, as does his lack of education.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sachiko Hidari
- Screenplay & Story
- Ken Miyamoto
- Original Score
- Minoru Miki
- Original Title
- 遠い一本の道
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sachiko Hidari
Ken Miyamoto
Minoru Miki
Junichi Segawa
Keiichi Uraoka
Sachiko Hidari
Department Leadership Roster
Keiichi Uraoka
Editor
Sachiko Hidari
Producer
Sachiko Hidari
Director
Junichi Segawa
Director of Photography
Ken Miyamoto
Screenplay
Minoru Miki
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Far Road
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Far Road about?
Set in the time of steam locomotives and covering a period of almost 30 years, this sensitive film tells the story of the wife of a railroad worker in the northern part of Japan. The ferocious local class restrictions work to keep her husband in his place, as does his lack of education.
Who directed The Far Road?
The Far Road was directed by Sachiko Hidari.
Who stars in The Far Road?
The principal cast of The Far Road includes Hisashi Igawa, Sachiko Hidari, Yoshie Ichige, Kazuko Imai, Yoshio Yoshida.
When was The Far Road released and how long is it?
The Far Road was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 54m.
Who composed the musical score for The Far Road?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Far Road was composed by Minoru Miki.