When Winter Comes movie poster

When Winter Comes

March 30, 1985 1h 40m

Originally released in 1985. When Winter Comes is a tv movie/family film. directed by Yukio Fukamachi.

Starring Chishū Ryū, Kayoko Kishimoto, and Eitarō Ozawa

Synopsis

An old man cashes in all his possessions and sets off on a journey to the Tohoku region in late autumn. Along the way, he visits a friend on his deathbed and develops a faint affection for an elegant old woman, but the purpose of his journey is actually to find a place to die. He gives a large sum of money to a young couple, who are poor but have a dream for the future, and tries to throw himself into the sea. The movie depicts the loneliness of an old man who has lost his wife.

Quick Facts

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Release Date March 30, 1985 40 years ago
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Runtime 1h 40m 100 minutes total
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Language Japanese Original language
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Country Japan Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
JA

Production Companies

  • NHK

Frequently Asked Questions

What is When Winter Comes about?

An old man cashes in all his possessions and sets off on a journey to the Tohoku region in late autumn. Along the way, he visits a friend on his deathbed and develops a faint affection for an elega...

Who directed When Winter Comes?

When Winter Comes was directed by Yukio Fukamachi.

How long is When Winter Comes?

When Winter Comes has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).

When was When Winter Comes released?

When Winter Comes was released on March 30, 1985 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in When Winter Comes?

The main cast of When Winter Comes includes Chishū Ryū, Kayoko Kishimoto, Eitarō Ozawa, Kamatari Fujiwara, Sadako Sawamura.