Sound in the Mist
霧の音
Synopsis
In the heart of the Japanese Alps, in Kamikochi, Nagano Prefecture, botany professor Kazuhiko Onuma spends time with Tsuruko, his lover. One night, Kazuhiko's wife Kazuyo comes to see them and confronts the professor about his extramarital affair, and Tsuruko, an inevitable witness to the confrontation, leaves the professor the following morning. Over the next decade, whenever he visits the mountain cabin every autumn equinox, the memory of Tsuruko will forever haunt Kazuhiko...
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hiroshi Shimizu
- Screenplay & Story
- Yoshikata Yoda
- Original Score
- Akira Ifukube
- Original Title
- 霧の音
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Daiei Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hiroshi Shimizu
Yoshikata Yoda, Hideji Hōjō
Akira Ifukube
Sōichi Aisaka
Masaichi Nagata
Department Leadership Roster
Yoshikata Yoda
Screenplay
Hiroshi Shimizu
Director
Sōichi Aisaka
Director of Photography
Akira Ifukube
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sound in the Mist
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What is Sound in the Mist about?
In the heart of the Japanese Alps, in Kamikochi, Nagano Prefecture, botany professor Kazuhiko Onuma spends time with Tsuruko, his lover. One night, Kazuhiko's wife Kazuyo comes to see them and confronts the professor about his extramarital affair, and Tsuruko, an inevitable witness to the confrontation, leaves the professor the following morning. Over the next decade, whenever he visits the mountain cabin every autumn equinox, the memory of Tsuruko will forever haunt Kazuhiko...
Who directed Sound in the Mist?
Sound in the Mist was directed by Hiroshi Shimizu.
Who stars in Sound in the Mist?
The principal cast of Sound in the Mist includes Ken Uehara, Michiyo Kogure, Keizō Kawasaki, Chieko Naniwa, Takeshi Sakamoto.
When was Sound in the Mist released and how long is it?
Sound in the Mist was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for Sound in the Mist?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sound in the Mist was composed by Akira Ifukube.
Is Sound in the Mist based on a book or true story?
Sound in the Mist is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Hideji Hōjō".