Drama · Japan · 1972 · 1h 36m

Home from the Sea

故郷

Home from the Sea poster
Director
Yoji Yamada
Cast
Chieko Baisho as Tamiko Ishizaki Hisashi Igawa as Seiichi Ishizaki Chishū Ryū as Ishizaki Senzo Gin Maeda as Kenji Ishizaki Yuriko Abe as Sen Yano as
Crew
Tetsuo Takaha — Director of Photography Iwao Ishii — Editor Masaru Satō — Original Music Composer Yoji Yamada — Screenplay Akira Miyazaki — Screenplay Kiyoshi Shimazu — Producer
Synopsis

On a beautiful island in Seto Inner Sea, Seichi and Minko make their living by transporting rocks to construction sites by boat. They cherish the deepest affection for this piece of land they call home, and the simple life they lead. But rapid industrial growth makes it all but impossible to continue their chosen living style, and they are forced to leave their beloved hometown in search of a brighter future. But their hometown lingers on their hearts, and they dream of a time when they may once again return.

Mood & Themes
japanese family
Key Collaborators
Yoji Yamada Director Tetsuo Takaha Director of Photography Iwao Ishii Editor Masaru Satō Original Music Composer Yoji Yamada Screenplay Akira Miyazaki Screenplay Kiyoshi Shimazu Producer
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