This Country's Sky
この国の空
Synopsis
In suburban Tokyo in 1945, years of war and concentrated air raids by US forces have left the city in tatters and the population poor, tired, and hungry. The 19-year-old Satoko and her mother bide their time working nominal jobs and trying to stave off hunger. A displaced aunt turns up looking for shelter, but she is just another hungry mouth to feed. Satoko is becoming a woman and is drawn to the only eligible man in the neighborhood. This is a decidedly quiet film that focuses on a single character and her survival in dire circumstances in the spring of her life.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
映画『この国の空』予告編
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-05-08
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Haruhiko Arai
- Screenplay & Story
- Haruhiko Arai
- Original Score
- Itsuro Shimoda
- Original Title
- この国の空
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- Production Studios
- Studio3, KATSU-do, Yoshimoto Creative Agency
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Haruhiko Arai
Haruhiko Arai, Yuichi Takai
Itsuro Shimoda
Chieko Suzaki
Akira Morishige
Department Leadership Roster
Haruhiko Arai
Director
Haruhiko Arai
Screenplay
Akira Morishige
Producer
Chieko Suzaki
Editor
Toshiyuki Matsumiya
Production Design
Itsuro Shimoda
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for This Country's Sky.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring This Country's Sky.
War: World War II
Auto-filled from Letterboxd lists
list7
Kinema Junpo - Best Japanese Films (1926-2024) [Imported]
Kinema Junpo Yearly Top 10 Japanese Movies (cumulative)
第93回まで offset of 3 http://www.kinenote.com/main/award/kinejun/
Similar Titles to This Country's Sky
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
5.0
6.7
7.5
7.1
6.7
7.7
6.4
7.2
7.5
7.0
6.4
7.5
7.6
7.6
6.7
6.5
7.5
7.1
6.4
More Like This Country's Sky
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About This Country's Sky
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is This Country's Sky about?
In suburban Tokyo in 1945, years of war and concentrated air raids by US forces have left the city in tatters and the population poor, tired, and hungry. The 19-year-old Satoko and her mother bide their time working nominal jobs and trying to stave off hunger. A displaced aunt turns up looking for shelter, but she is just another hungry mouth to feed. Satoko is becoming a woman and is drawn to the only eligible man in the neighborhood. This is a decidedly quiet film that focuses on a single character and her survival in dire circumstances in the spring of her life.
Who directed This Country's Sky?
This Country's Sky was directed by Haruhiko Arai.
Who stars in This Country's Sky?
The principal cast of This Country's Sky includes Fumi Nikaido, Hiroki Hasegawa, Youki Kudoh, Yasuko Tomita, Go Riju.
When was This Country's Sky released and how long is it?
This Country's Sky was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 2h 10m.
Who composed the musical score for This Country's Sky?
The original motion picture soundtrack for This Country's Sky was composed by Itsuro Shimoda.
Is This Country's Sky based on a book or true story?
This Country's Sky is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Yuichi Takai".