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Yearning

January 15, 1964 1h 38m 8.1/10 (68 votes)

Originally released in 1964. Yearning is a drama/romance film. directed by Mikio Naruse.

Starring Hideko Takamine, Yūzō Kayama, and Mitsuko Kusabue

Synopsis

War widow Reiko rebuilds and runs the grocery shop in the house of her husband's family. Many years later, their business is threatened by a newly built supermarket and Reiko's in-laws plan to convert their small shop into a supermarket, to her detriment.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 15, 1964 62 years ago
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Runtime 1h 38m 98 minutes total
User Rating 8.1/10 Excellent (68 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 Yearning about?

War widow Reiko rebuilds and runs the grocery shop in the house of her husband's family. Many years later, their business is threatened by a newly built supermarket and Reiko's in-laws plan to conv...

Who directed Yearning?

Yearning was directed by Mikio Naruse.

How long is Yearning?

Yearning has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).

When was Yearning released?

Yearning was released on January 15, 1964 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Yearning?

The main cast of Yearning includes Hideko Takamine, Yūzō Kayama, Mitsuko Kusabue, Mie Hama, Aiko Mimasu.