Yukon
Originally released in 1998. Yukon is a drama film. directed by Keizo Yamamoto. At just 70 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Koji Yakusho, Shinobu Terajima, and Eiji Bandō
Synopsis
Takayuki Iwabuchi, a former yakuza member with a tattoo of Kisshoten on his back. Although he has a criminal record, he is currently working as a driver at a hearse transportation company. One day, a young man visits the company and asks Takayuki to transport the body of his fiancé, Sawa, who had unexpectedly passed away, to her hometown in a rural area of Takamatsu, Shikoku. Takayuki decides to go to Shikoku with the young man, However, the man disappears when leaving to take a call while they are stopped at a rest area near Setoo Bridge. Left alone, Takayuki arrives at Sawa's home village after much searching. He then tells Sawa's bereaved family about the situation at her parents' house. There, he learns of the tradition of posthumous marriage, or 'Yukon', from the village elder...
Quick Facts
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Suyama Productions
- TBS
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yukon about?
Takayuki Iwabuchi, a former yakuza member with a tattoo of Kisshoten on his back. Although he has a criminal record, he is currently working as a driver at a hearse transportation company. One day,...
Who directed Yukon?
Yukon was directed by Keizo Yamamoto.
How long is Yukon?
Yukon has a runtime of 1 hours and 10 minutes (70 minutes total).
When was Yukon released?
Yukon was released on January 10, 1998 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Yukon?
The main cast of Yukon includes Koji Yakusho, Shinobu Terajima, Eiji Bandō, Takashi Morimiya, Tojuro Sawamura.