The River with No Bridge
Originally released in 1992. The River with No Bridge is a drama film. directed by Yōichi Higashi. With a runtime of 2h 22m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Naoko Ohtani, Tamao Nakamura, and Tetta Sugimoto
Synopsis
A widow and her two sons, Seitaro and Koji, live in the small town of Komori, where Buraku people are forced to reside. The two boys are continuously harassed by their teachers and classmates through their childhood as a result of their Buraku heritage. In the midst of the 1918 Great Rice Riots in Osaka, Seitaro meets with Asako, the daughter of a rice shop owner, and falls in love with her. She too is of Buraku descent. At the same period, Hideaki, an old friend of the brothers returns to Komori, and he along with Koji and the townspeople create "Zenkoku Suiheisha", the National Levelers Association, an organization pledged to build a bridge over the river of discrimination, making all people equal in every way.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 23, 1992
33 years ago
Runtime
2h 22m
142 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (1 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Naoko Ohtani
as Fude Hatanaka
Tamao Nakamura
as Nui Hatanaka
Tetta Sugimoto
as Seitaro Hatanaka
Atsuro Watabe
as Koji Hatanaka
Masato Hagiwara
as Sadao Shimura
Saki Takaoka
as Nanae Minemura
Hiroko Nakajima
as Asako Sugimoto
Ai Yasunaga
as Machie Sugimoto
Etsushi Takahashi
as Munenori Iseda
Katsuo Nakamura
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Seiyu
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The River with No Bridge about?
A widow and her two sons, Seitaro and Koji, live in the small town of Komori, where Buraku people are forced to reside. The two boys are continuously harassed by their teachers and classmates thro...
Who directed The River with No Bridge?
The River with No Bridge was directed by Yōichi Higashi.
How long is The River with No Bridge?
The River with No Bridge has a runtime of 2 hours and 22 minutes (142 minutes total).
When was The River with No Bridge released?
The River with No Bridge was released on May 23, 1992 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The River with No Bridge?
The main cast of The River with No Bridge includes Naoko Ohtani, Tamao Nakamura, Tetta Sugimoto, Atsuro Watabe, Masato Hagiwara.