A Distant Cry from Spring
遙かなる山の呼び声
“A man, a woman, and her son – three lives thrown together on a stormy night.”
Synopsis
The quiet life of a mother and her young son living on a farm in Hokkaido is changed by the arrival of a man who ignites flames of romance in the heart of the mother and shows her boy the importance of grit and kindness, but then he leaves with the autumn wind.
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A Distant Cry from Spring (1980) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-04-09
Top Cast
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Ken Takakura
Kosaku Tajima
Chieko Baisho
Tamiko Kazami
Hidetaka Yoshioka
Takeshi Kazami
Tetsuya Takeda
Katsuo
Noko Konoha
Kayoko
Mizuho Suzuki
Shuunichiro Tajima
Tokuko Sugiyama
Housewife Next Door
Tappei Shimokawa
Taijirou Ono
Yasuhisa Sonoda
Takuji Aoki
Gō Awazu
Saburo Abuta
Kyōichi Satō
Megumi Otake
Kazuhiko Kasai
Seiji Shinohara
Keiji Tsuchida
Nobuo Takagi
Release History & Theatrical Window
Shanghai International Film Festival（4K RESTORATION）
Festival / Special Debut
October 17, 1980
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yoji Yamada
- Screenplay & Story
- Yoji Yamada, Yoshitaka Asama
- Original Score
- Masaru Satō
- Original Title
- 遙かなる山の呼び声
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- Production Studios
- Shochiku
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yoji Yamada
Yoji Yamada, Yoshitaka Asama
Masaru Satō
Tetsuo Takaha
Iwao Ishii
Kiyoshi Shimazu
Department Leadership Roster
Yoji Yamada
Director
Masaru Satō
Original Music Composer
Tetsuo Takaha
Director of Photography
Kiyoshi Shimazu
Producer
Iwao Ishii
Editor
Yoji Yamada
Screenplay
Yoshitaka Asama
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Distant Cry from Spring
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Distant Cry from Spring about?
The quiet life of a mother and her young son living on a farm in Hokkaido is changed by the arrival of a man who ignites flames of romance in the heart of the mother and shows her boy the importance of grit and kindness, but then he leaves with the autumn wind.
Who directed A Distant Cry from Spring?
A Distant Cry from Spring was directed by Yoji Yamada.
Who stars in A Distant Cry from Spring?
The principal cast of A Distant Cry from Spring includes Ken Takakura, Chieko Baisho, Hidetaka Yoshioka, Tetsuya Takeda, Noko Konoha.
When was A Distant Cry from Spring released and how long is it?
A Distant Cry from Spring was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 2h 3m.
Who composed the musical score for A Distant Cry from Spring?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Distant Cry from Spring was composed by Masaru Satō.