Floating Clouds movie poster

Floating Clouds

"So short is the life of a flower, yet so much hardships it suffered."

January 15, 1955 2h 3m 7.7/10 (102 votes)

Originally released in 1955. Floating Clouds is a drama/romance film. directed by Mikio Naruse. With a runtime of 2h 3m, it's an epic theatrical experience.

Starring Hideko Takamine, Masayuki Mori, and Mariko Okada

Synopsis

A married Japanese forester during WWII is sent to Indochina to manage forests. He meets a young Japanese typist and promises to leave his wife. He doesn't and after the war, she turns up and the affair resumes.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 15, 1955 71 years ago
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Runtime 2h 3m 123 minutes total
User Rating 7.7/10 Great (102 votes)
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Language Japanese Original language
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Country Japan Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
JA

Production Companies

  • TOHO

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Floating Clouds about?

A married Japanese forester during WWII is sent to Indochina to manage forests. He meets a young Japanese typist and promises to leave his wife. He doesn't and after the war, she turns up and the a...

Who directed Floating Clouds?

Floating Clouds was directed by Mikio Naruse.

How long is Floating Clouds?

Floating Clouds has a runtime of 2 hours and 3 minutes (123 minutes total).

When was Floating Clouds released?

Floating Clouds was released on January 15, 1955 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Floating Clouds?

The main cast of Floating Clouds includes Hideko Takamine, Masayuki Mori, Mariko Okada, Isao Yamagata, Chieko Nakakita.

Is Floating Clouds worth watching?

Floating Clouds has a user rating of 7.7/10 based on 102 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.