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From the Northern Country
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Good for family movie night · friends night · kids
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Narrated by the son, Jun, the tale follows the lives of two children torn between their parents and their parents' divorce. Jun, and his sister Hotaru, grow and mature - willingly and sometimes forcibly - in the harsh climates of Hokkaido, learning the ways of life through their interaction with the folk of Furano.
Japanese Family DramaRural LifeGenerational SagaHeartwarming & MelancholySlice-of-LifeCharacter StudyThought-ProvokingAuthentic PortrayalLong-Running Series
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Is From the Northern Country worth watching?
85
ExcellentGoodWatch scoreYes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85 (IMDb 8.2).
Is From the Northern Country okay for kids?
Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.
How long does it take to watch From the Northern Country?
18 h
About 18 hours: 24 episodes in 1 season of about 45 minutes each, aired from 1981 to 1982.
Is From the Northern Country plot-driven or character-driven?
CharactersPlot
Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.
Can I half-watch From the Northern Country?
Easy watchDemanding
Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.
Is From the Northern Country in English?
Japanese
No, it was made in Japanese.