Year One in the North
Originally released in 2005. Year One in the North is a drama/history film. directed by Isao Yukisada. With a runtime of 2h 49m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Ken Watanabe, Sayuri Yoshinaga, and Etsushi Toyokawa
Synopsis
In 1868, after the fall of the Shogun-dominated Japan, the new government orders people from Awaji, near Kobe, to re-locate to the northern part of Hokkaido. These people once supported the now displaced Samurais of the older days. After two years, over 500 of them settled in their new land under the leadership of Hideaki, husband of Shino. However, as crops fail he is to go to Sapporo to learn new techniques of farming, leaving his wife and daughter for 5 years. All this time, the new community is constantly watched by the government which choose to again uproot them from their new homes.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 14, 2005
21 years ago
Runtime
2h 49m
169 minutes total
User Rating
4.9/10
Mixed (8 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Toei Company
- TV Asahi
- Asahi Broadcasting Corporation
- Nagoya Broadcasting Network
- Hokkaido Television Broadcasting
- Kyushu Asahi Broadcasting
- Hiroshima Home Television
- Toei Tokyo
- Toei Video Company
- Kaga Electronics
- Tokyo FM
- Nippan Group Holdings
- Up Front
- Hokkaido Railway Company
- Hokkaido Shinbun Press
- Sapporo Breweries
- GEO CORPORATION
- Prism
- The Asahi Shimbun
- STELLAR PLACE SAPPORO
- Circle K Sunkus
- Harvest Futures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Year One in the North about?
In 1868, after the fall of the Shogun-dominated Japan, the new government orders people from Awaji, near Kobe, to re-locate to the northern part of Hokkaido. These people once supported the now dis...
Who directed Year One in the North?
Year One in the North was directed by Isao Yukisada.
How long is Year One in the North?
Year One in the North has a runtime of 2 hours and 49 minutes (169 minutes total).
When was Year One in the North released?
Year One in the North was released on January 14, 2005 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Year One in the North?
The main cast of Year One in the North includes Ken Watanabe, Sayuri Yoshinaga, Etsushi Toyokawa, Toshiro Yanagiba, Satomi Ishihara.