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IMDb19811h 20mJapan

The Flow of a River, the Sound of a Violin

川の流れはバイオリンの音

Synopsis

This is the first work in the "River" series, born from Sasaki's idea that "music was born on the banks of the river." The lives of people living on the banks of the river are depicted through "sounds" such as the bells and violins that ring through the town. The story is set in Cremona, a town on the banks of the Po River in northern Italy. A-san, a tuner, deepens her ties with the people living in the Po River basin while repairing broken violins.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Shōichirō Sasaki
Screenplay & Story
Shōichirō Sasaki
Original Title
川の流れはバイオリンの音
Country of Origin
Japan
Spoken Languages
Japanese
Runtime
1h 20m
Production Studios
NHK

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Shōichirō Sasaki

Screenplay & Story

Shōichirō Sasaki

Film Editing

Tetsuo Matsumoto

Department Leadership Roster

Shōichirō Sasaki

Shōichirō Sasaki

Director

Shōichirō Sasaki

Shōichirō Sasaki

Writer

Tetsuo Matsumoto

Editor

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Flow of a River, the Sound of a Violin.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Flow of a River, the Sound of a Violin

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Flow of a River, the Sound of a Violin about?

This is the first work in the "River" series, born from Sasaki's idea that "music was born on the banks of the river." The lives of people living on the banks of the river are depicted through "sounds" such as the bells and violins that ring through the town. The story is set in Cremona, a town on the banks of the Po River in northern Italy. A-san, a tuner, deepens her ties with the people living in the Po River basin while repairing broken violins.

Who directed The Flow of a River, the Sound of a Violin?

The Flow of a River, the Sound of a Violin was directed by Shōichirō Sasaki.

Who stars in The Flow of a River, the Sound of a Violin?

The principal cast of The Flow of a River, the Sound of a Violin includes Sachiyo Nakao, Jean Rodi, Giovanni Zaniboni, Lorenzo Cigoli.

When was The Flow of a River, the Sound of a Violin released and how long is it?

The Flow of a River, the Sound of a Violin was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.