Where Spring Comes Late

1970·Movie
1h 46min

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A touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Violence5
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Melancholic and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

Family, history, and class and money

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

The story is set in 1970 during the time of the first EXPO in Japan. The film’s main figure is a miner who suddenly becomes unemployed because the mine he worked in was shut down. He decides to resettle with his whole family to Hokkaido in northern Japan and start a new life as a farmer.
Japanese Cinema1970s JapanMining TownFamily RelocationSocial RealismEconomic HardshipAdaptationMelancholic Atmosphere

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Sequels and Prequels

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Is Where Spring Comes Late worth watching?

76
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 7.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Where Spring Comes Late?

1 h 46 min

Where Spring Comes Late runs 1 h 46 min.

What language is Where Spring Comes Late in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

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