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A Distant Cry from Spring

19802h 3mYoji Yamada
IMDb 7.6

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"A man, a woman, and her son – three lives thrown together on a stormy night."

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

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.

Who stars in A Distant Cry from Spring?

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.

How long is A Distant Cry from Spring?

A Distant Cry from Spring has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1980.

Is A Distant Cry from Spring worth watching?

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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