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A Distant Cry from Spring

1980Movie2 h 3 min

Drama
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

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Not for scares or laughs.

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Cast

9 of 9

Crew

Directed by
Yoji Yamada
Written by
Yoji Yamada, Yoshitaka Asama
Produced by
Kiyoshi Shimazu
Music by
Masaru Satō

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Facts

March 15, 1980 · 2 h 3 min · Drama

Released
March 15, 1980
Runtime
2 h 3 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
2 countries

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7 questions, like "Where can I stream A Distant Cry from Spring?"

Questions about A Distant Cry from Spring

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream A Distant Cry from Spring?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is A Distant Cry from Spring worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 7.6).

Is A Distant Cry from Spring okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is A Distant Cry from Spring good for date night?

and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is A Distant Cry from Spring plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is A Distant Cry from Spring in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.