Name: A Distant Cry from Spring
Director: Yoji Yamada
Genre: Drama
Released: 1980-01-01
Duration: PT2h 3mM
Rating: 7.6
Cast: Ken Takakura, Chieko Baisho, Hidetaka Yoshioka, Tetsuya Takeda, Noko Konoha

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What is A Distant Cry from Spring (1980) about?

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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.

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Who stars in A Distant Cry from Spring?

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A Distant Cry from Spring stars Ken Takakura (Kosaku Tajima), Chieko Baisho (Tamiko Kazami), Hidetaka Yoshioka (Takeshi Kazami), Tetsuya Takeda (Katsuo), Noko Konoha (Kayoko). The film was directed by Yoji Yamada.

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How long is A Distant Cry from Spring?

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A Distant Cry from Spring has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1980. It is rated N/A.

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Is A Distant Cry from Spring worth watching?

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A Distant Cry from Spring holds an IMDb rating of 7.6/10. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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Where can I watch A Distant Cry from Spring?

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